FireStream 9250 vs Quadro K1000M

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Quadro K1000M, 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 K1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K1000M 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 Quadro K1000M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 45 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 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9250 has 233% more power consumption, than Quadro K1000M.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro K1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro K1000M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro K1000M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro K1000M is 225 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro K1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than Quadro K1000M.

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 K1000M.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro K1000M
Architecture TeraScale Kepler
Code name RV770 N14P-Q1
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 1 June 2012
Pipelines 800 192
Core clock speed 625 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 13.60
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 326.4 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
Shared memory -
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 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 10 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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