FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R9 M270X

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FireStream 9250

Radeon R9 M270X

Main Specs

	FireStream 9250	Radeon R9 M270X
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI	No outputs

FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R9 M270X has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M270X is 100 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M270X - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 861 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	2−3	6−7
ultra / 1080p	1−2	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	16−18
medium / 1080p	5−6	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−12
ultra / 1080p	5−6	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	24−27
medium / 1080p	7−8	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Battlefield 5 is 66% 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 R9 M270X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
medium / 768p	95−100	100−110
ultra / 1080p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	35−40	27−30
4K / 2160p	18−20	27−30
high / 768p	70−75	75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 24% more, than Radeon R9 M270X.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Dota 2 is 5% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	3−4	8−9
ultra / 1080p	3−4	7−8
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	12−14	18−20
medium / 1080p	4−5	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Far Cry 5 is 80% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	3−4	−
low / 720p	50−55	60−65
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Fortnite is 28% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	8−9	12−14
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	20−22	24−27
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Forza Horizon 4 is 36% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
medium / 768p	−	45−50
high / 1080p	8−9	12−14
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	40−45	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Grand Theft Auto V is 14% 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	12−14
medium / 1080p	4−5	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	85−90	80−85
4K / 2160p	75−80	−
medium / 1080p	−	90−95
FireStream 9250 and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X 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	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	16−18	24−27
medium / 768p	12−14	16−18
high / 1080p	6−7	9−10
ultra / 1080p	4−5	6−7
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% 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 R9 M270X in World of Tanks is 6% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9250	Radeon R9 M270X
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN 1.0
Code name	RV770	Venus
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 June 2008	21 March 2014
Pipelines	800	640
Core clock speed	625 MHz	725 MHz
Boost Clock		775 MHz
Transistor count	956 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	25.00	31.00
Floating-point performance	1,000.0 gflops	1,536 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1986 MHz	1125 MHz
Memory bandwidth	63.55 GB/s	72 GB/s
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model	4.1	5.1
OpenGL	3.3	4.4
OpenCL	1.1	Not Listed
Vulkan	N/A
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0 x16
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
PowerTune		+
DualGraphics		+
ZeroCore		+
Switchable graphics		+
Mantle		+
Compute units		10

FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R9 M270X

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