FireStream 9250 vs Radeon HD 6550A

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon HD 6550A, 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 HD 6550A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon HD 6550A

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon HD 6550A
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 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • FireStream 9250 has 328% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 6550A.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6550A uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Radeon HD 6550A has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon HD 6550A - with TeraScale 2.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 75 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6550A.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6550A - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 386 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6550A.

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 Radeon HD 6550A.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon HD 6550A
Architecture TeraScale TeraScale 2
Code name RV770 Pinewood
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 7 February 2011
Pipelines 800 480
Core clock speed 625 MHz 550 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 627 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 13.20
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 624.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.4
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A N/A