FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R9 M395X
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R9 M395X, 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 M395X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon R9 M395X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M395X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M395X here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R9 M395X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 250 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- Radeon R9 M395X has 66% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M395X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M395X has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M395X - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R9 M395X - with GCN 3.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M395X is 98 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M395X - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 736 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M395X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Battlefield 5 is 433% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R9 M395X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 240−250 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 210−220 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 130−140 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 180−190 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 137% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon R9 M395X. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Dota 2 is 109% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Far Cry 5 is 560% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 140−150 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Fortnite is 276% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Forza Horizon 4 is 363% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | − | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Grand Theft Auto V is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Metro Exodus is 625% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Minecraft is 43% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 111% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 333% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 425% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M395X in World of Tanks is 51% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R9 M395X | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 3 |
| Code name | RV770 | Amethyst XT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 16 October 2014 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 2048 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 723 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 5,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 92.54 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 2,961 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 413 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| TrueAudio | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
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