FireStream 9250 vs Quadro 500M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Quadro 500M, 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 Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
- FireStream 9250 has 328% more power consumption, than Quadro 500M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- FireStream 9250 and Quadro 500M have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of Quadro 500M is 75 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 203% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Dota 2 is 124% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Fortnite is 136% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 193% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 64% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 108% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro 500M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Code name | RV770 | GF108 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 22 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 585 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | 2.1 | |