FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 980M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 980M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 980M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 980M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 980M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 980M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 980M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 980M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 980M has 7 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 413 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 514 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 760% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Battlefield 5 is 711% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 980M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 168% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 980M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Dota 2 is 121% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Far Cry 5 is 900% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 30−33 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Fortnite is 441% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Forza Horizon 4 is 572% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Grand Theft Auto V is 304% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Metro Exodus is 1050% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Minecraft is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 533% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 737% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M in World of Tanks is 48% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 980M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV770 | GM204 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 7 October 2014 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1038 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1127 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 5,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 51.84 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 3,462 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 160 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| G-SYNC support | + | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 1536 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 383 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GameStream | + | |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
| BatteryBoost | + | |
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