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
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Radeon HD 6550A
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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. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A 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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 Radeon HD 6550A. | ||
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 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 |