FireStream 9250 vs GeForce MX230
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce MX230, 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 MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce MX230 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 MX230 here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 1400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce MX230 has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 894 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 18% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 61% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 47% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 116% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 112% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Code name | RV770 | N17S-G0 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 20 February 2019 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 256 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1519 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 25.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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