FireStream 9250 vs GRID K520

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GRID K520, 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 GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FireStream 9250

GRID K520

Main Specs

	FireStream 9250	GRID K520
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	225 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI	No outputs

GRID K520 has 50% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GRID K520 has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GRID K520 is 120 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K520 - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 3014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	2−3	16−18
ultra / 1080p	1−2	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	12−14	30−35
medium / 1080p	5−6	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	7−8	24−27
ultra / 1080p	5−6	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	9−10
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	18−20	55−60
medium / 1080p	7−8	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 266% 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 K520.
low / 768p	120−130	210−220
medium / 768p	95−100	180−190
ultra / 1080p	45−50	100−110
QHD / 1440p	35−40	55−60
4K / 2160p	18−20	30−35
high / 768p	70−75	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 86% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	40−45
medium / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	75−80	110−120
medium / 768p	50−55	95−100
ultra / 1080p	27−30	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 78% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	3−4	18−20
ultra / 1080p	3−4	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	1−2	6−7
low / 720p	12−14	40−45
medium / 1080p	4−5	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 320% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	10−12	27−30
ultra / 1080p	6−7	21−24
QHD / 1440p	3−4	16−18
low / 720p	50−55	100−110
medium / 1080p	14−16	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 170% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	8−9	27−30
ultra / 1080p	6−7	21−24
QHD / 1440p	0−1	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	20−22	55−60
medium / 1080p	10−11	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 218% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	90−95
medium / 768p	−	80−85
high / 1080p	8−9	30−35
ultra / 1080p	3−4	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 119% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	2−3	10−11
ultra / 1080p	0−1	8−9
4K / 2160p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	7−8	30−35
medium / 1080p	4−5	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 375% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	85−90	110−120
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	85−90	−
4K / 2160p	75−80	−
medium / 1080p	−	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 32% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	14−16	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	18−20
low / 720p	27−30	60−65
medium / 1080p	14−16	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	6−7	14−16
ultra / 1080p	4−5	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	−
low / 720p	7−8	30−35
medium / 1080p	7−8	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	16−18	60−65
medium / 768p	12−14	35−40
high / 1080p	6−7	20−22
ultra / 1080p	4−5	12−14
4K / 2160p	2−3	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 250% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	100−110
medium / 768p	40−45	60−65
ultra / 1080p	16−18	35−40
high / 768p	30−35	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 51% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9250	GRID K520
Architecture	TeraScale	Kepler
Code name	RV770	GK104
Type	Desktop	Workstation
Release date	16 June 2008	23 July 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	2x 2,448 gflops
Length		267 mm
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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		76 Mh/s

FireStream 9250 vs GRID K520

Main Specs

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Full Specs

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