FireStream 9250 vs Radeon RX 550 mobile
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon RX 550 mobile, 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 RX 550 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon RX 550 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 550 mobile 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 RX 550 mobile here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 50 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 | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550 mobile.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon RX 550 mobile has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 662 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 4014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 360% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Battlefield 5 is 322% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon RX 550 mobile have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 80−85 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 107% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Dota 2 is 90% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Far Cry 5 is 420% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Fortnite is 194% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 263% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | − | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 142% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Metro Exodus is 450% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Minecraft is 32% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 250% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in World of Tanks is 46% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Polaris |
| Code name | RV770 | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 21 March 2017 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1476 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 51.48 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 1,647 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 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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