FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R7 A360

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 A360, 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 A360 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon R7 A360

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon R7 A360
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R7 A360 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 A360 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 A360 - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 A360 is 100 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 A360 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 1983 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A360.

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 R7 A360.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon R7 A360
Architecture TeraScale GCN 3.0
Code name RV770 Meso
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 5 May 2015
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 625 MHz 725 MHz
Boost Clock 980 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 23.52
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 864.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 3.6 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 57.6 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.1 6.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2