FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 950

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 950, 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 GTX 950 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 950
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 90 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 1x 6-pins
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 350 Watt
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  • FireStream 9270 has 77% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 950 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 950 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 950 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950 is 274 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 950 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 3594 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 35−40
ultra / 1080p 2−3 21−24
QHD / 1440p 2−3 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 14−16 60−65
medium / 1080p 7−8 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 950
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM206
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 13 November 2008 20 August 2015
Pipelines 800 768
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1024 MHz
Boost Clock 1188 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 2,940 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 49.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 1,825 gflops
Length 7.938" (20.2 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 6.6 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 105.6 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.1 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 768
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 233 Mh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 9.97 Mh/s
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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