FireStream 9250 vs Radeon 540

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon 540, 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 Radeon 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FireStream 9250

Radeon 540

Main Specs

	FireStream 9250	Radeon 540
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort

FireStream 9250 has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon 540.
FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
Radeon 540 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon 540 - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon 540 is 475 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon 540 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 540 is 5014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	2−3	6−7
ultra / 1080p	1−2	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	14−16
medium / 1080p	5−6	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−12
ultra / 1080p	5−6	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Battlefield 5 is 44% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	35−40	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	95−100	100−110
ultra / 1080p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	35−40	27−30
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
high / 768p	70−75	75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
medium / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Dota 2 is 5% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	3−4	7−8
ultra / 1080p	3−4	7−8
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	12−14	16−18
medium / 1080p	4−5	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Far Cry 5 is 60% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	3−4	−
low / 720p	50−55	55−60
medium / 1080p	14−16	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Fortnite is 23% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	8−9	10−12
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	20−22	24−27
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 36% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
medium / 768p	−	40−45
high / 1080p	8−9	10−12
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 9% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	2−3	4−5
ultra / 1080p	0−1	3−4
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	7−8	10−12
medium / 1080p	4−5	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	85−90	75−80
4K / 2160p	75−80	−
medium / 1080p	−	90−95
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 2% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	30−33
medium / 1080p	14−16	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 17% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	6−7	−
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	−
low / 720p	7−8	10−12
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	16−18	21−24
medium / 768p	12−14	14−16
high / 1080p	6−7	8−9
ultra / 1080p	4−5	6−7
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	85−90
medium / 768p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	18−20
high / 768p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon 540 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9250	Radeon 540
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN 4.0
Code name	RV770	Lexa
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 June 2008	26 March 2019
Pipelines	800	512
Core clock speed	625 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		1124 MHz
Transistor count	956 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	25.00	35.97
Floating-point performance	1,000.0 gflops
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	1986 MHz	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	63.55 GB/s	56 GB/s
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	4.1	6.4
OpenGL	3.3	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131

FireStream 9250 vs Radeon 540

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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