FireStream 9270 vs GeForce MX250
When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce MX250, 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 MX250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GeForce MX250 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce MX250 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 GeForce MX250 here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce MX250 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9270 has 1500% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
- FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
- GeForce MX250 has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 768 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 3400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 107% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9270 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 60% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 45% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 92% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 106% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 140% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 100−105 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 18% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 133% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 30−33 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 120% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 42% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce MX250 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Code name | RV770 | N17S-G2 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 November 2008 | 20 February 2019 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 1518 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.00 | 24.91 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| CUDA | 6.1 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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