FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R9 M470
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R9 M470, 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 M470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon R9 M470 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470 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 M470 here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R9 M470 | |
| 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 |
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- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M470 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M470 has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470 - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R9 M470 - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 375 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M470 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 4014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Battlefield 5 is 177% 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 R9 M470. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 60% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Radeon R9 M470. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Dota 2 is 55% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Far Cry 5 is 220% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Fortnite is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 136% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 76% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Metro Exodus is 250% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Minecraft is 16% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 162% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in World of Tanks is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R9 M470 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 2 |
| Code name | RV770 | Saturn |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 14 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1000 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 |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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