FireStream 9270 vs GeForce 940A

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce 940A, 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 9270 and GeForce 940A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FireStream 9270

GeForce 940A

Main Specs

	FireStream 9270	GeForce 940A
Power consumption (TDP)	160 Watt	33 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	1 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI	No outputs

FireStream 9270 has 384% more power consumption, than GeForce 940A.
FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 940A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 940A - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 279 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 940A - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 1598 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	5−6	4−5
ultra / 1080p	2−3	2−3
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	14−16	14−16
medium / 1080p	7−8	5−6
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	10−11	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	10−12	8−9
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Battlefield 5 is 27% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 12% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	130−140	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	90−95
ultra / 1080p	50−55	40−45
QHD / 1440p	27−30	24−27
4K / 2160p	12−14	18−20
high / 768p	75−80	65−70
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	50−55	80−85
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	80−85	75−80
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	27−30
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Dota 2 is 9% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	7−8	5−6
ultra / 1080p	5−6	−
4K / 2160p	5−6	2−3
low / 720p	16−18	14−16
medium / 1080p	8−9	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	0−1	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
low / 720p	55−60	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Fortnite is 7% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	10−11	7−8
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	21−24	20−22
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	10−12	7−8
ultra / 1080p	5−6	3−4
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
medium / 720p	45−50	35−40
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	3−4	3−4
ultra / 1080p	1−2	1−2
4K / 2160p	−	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	8−9
medium / 1080p	5−6	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
high / 1080p	−	85−90
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	85−90
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Minecraft is 2% more, than GeForce 940A.
high / 1080p	6−7	−
ultra / 1080p	2−3	12−14
4K / 2160p	0−1	−
low / 720p	27−30	27−30
medium / 1080p	10−11	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 38% more, than FireStream 9270.
ultra / 1080p	−	7−8
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	8−9
medium / 1080p	9−10	−
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	21−24	16−18
medium / 768p	14−16	10−12
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	4−5	4−5
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than GeForce 940A.
low / 768p	75−80	70−75
medium / 768p	40−45	35−40
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
high / 768p	30−35	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in World of Tanks is 7% more, than GeForce 940A.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9270	GeForce 940A
Architecture	TeraScale	Maxwell
Code name	RV770	GM108
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	13 November 2008	13 March 2015
Pipelines	800	384
Core clock speed	750 MHz	1029 MHz
Boost Clock		1124 MHz
Transistor count	956 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	30.00	17.98
Floating-point performance	1,200.0 gflops	863.2 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	3600 MHz	2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s	16.02 GB/s
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.1	5.1
OpenGL	3.3	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA		5.0

FireStream 9270 vs GeForce 940A

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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