FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R7 260
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 260, 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 R7 260 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Main Specs
FireStream 9250
Radeon R7 260
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
115 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
1 x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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FireStream 9250 has 30% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 260.
FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R7 260 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R7 260 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 260 - with GCN 2.0.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 260 - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 361 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 260.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
2−3
14−16
ultra / 1080p
1−2
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
30−35
medium / 1080p
5−6
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 260% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
7−8
24−27
ultra / 1080p
5−6
20−22
QHD / 1440p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
18−20
50−55
medium / 1080p
7−8
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Battlefield 5 is 244% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
35−40
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R7 260.
low / 768p
120−130
200−210
medium / 768p
95−100
170−180
ultra / 1080p
45−50
95−100
QHD / 1440p
35−40
50−55
4K / 2160p
18−20
30−33
high / 768p
70−75
140−150
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 77% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
80−85
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
50−55
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Radeon R7 260.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
50−55
90−95
ultra / 1080p
27−30
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Dota 2 is 73% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
3−4
16−18
ultra / 1080p
3−4
16−18
4K / 2160p
1−2
6−7
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
4−5
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Far Cry 5 is 280% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
10−12
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
3−4
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
95−100
medium / 1080p
14−16
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Fortnite is 147% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
8−9
24−27
ultra / 1080p
6−7
20−22
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
low / 720p
20−22
50−55
medium / 1080p
10−11
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Forza Horizon 4 is 181% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
50−55
85−90
medium / 768p
−
75−80
high / 1080p
8−9
27−30
ultra / 1080p
3−4
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Grand Theft Auto V is 104% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
2−3
9−10
ultra / 1080p
0−1
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
7−8
27−30
medium / 1080p
4−5
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Metro Exodus is 325% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−110
4K / 2160p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Minecraft is 26% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
low / 720p
27−30
55−60
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p
6−7
14−16
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
7−8
27−30
medium / 1080p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 183% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
16−18
50−55
medium / 768p
12−14
30−35
high / 1080p
6−7
18−20
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−12
4K / 2160p
2−3
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
35−40
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 260 in World of Tanks is 48% more, than FireStream 9250.
Full Specs
FireStream 9250
Radeon R7 260
Architecture
TeraScale
GCN 2.0
Code name
RV770
Bonaire
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
16 June 2008
17 December 2013
Pipelines
800
768
Core clock speed
625 MHz
Boost Clock
1100 MHz
Transistor count
956 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
55 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
25.00
48.00
Floating-point performance
1,000.0 gflops
1,536 gflops
Length
170 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1986 MHz
1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth
63.55 GB/s
104 GB/s
DirectX
10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model
4.1
6.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
2.0
Vulkan
N/A
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
240 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
Design
reference
DisplayPort support
+
DDMA audio
+
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