FireStream 9250 vs GRID K280Q
In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and GRID K280Q you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FireStream 9250 will be the best choice, for others GRID K280Q will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9250
GRID K280Q
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GRID K280Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
- GRID K280Q has 50% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID K280Q has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 120 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K280Q - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 3014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 177% 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 GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than GRID K280Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 53% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 220% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 95% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 127% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 66% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 225% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 16% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 32% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GRID K280Q | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Code name | RV770 | GK104 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |