FireStream 9250 vs FireStream 9270

When choosing between FireStream 9250 and FireStream 9270, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FireStream 9250 and FireStream 9270.
FireStream 9250
FireStream 9270

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 FireStream 9270
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DVI
 
  • FireStream 9270 has 6% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 and FireStream 9270 are build with TeraScale architecture.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 125 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 and FireStream 9270 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 1614 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 5−6
ultra / 1080p 1−2 2−3
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 5−6 7−8
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 FireStream 9270
Architecture TeraScale TeraScale
Code name RV770 RV770
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 13 November 2008
Pipelines 800 800
Core clock speed 625 MHz 750 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 30.00
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 1,200.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.1 4.1
OpenGL 3.3 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A