FireStream 9250 vs Radeon RX 560

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon RX 560, 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 560 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon RX 560
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • FireStream 9250 has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 560 has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 560 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 550 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560 is 5014 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 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 340% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon RX 560
Architecture TeraScale GCN 4.0
Code name RV770 Polaris 21
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 18 April 2017
Pipelines 800 1024
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1275 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 81.60
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
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
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