FireStream 9270 vs GRID K240Q

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GRID K240Q, 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 GRID K240Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GRID K240Q

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GRID K240Q
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • GRID K240Q has 40% more power consumption, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K240Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K240Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GRID K240Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 5 MHz higher, than GRID K240Q.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K240Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K240Q is 1400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 10−11
ultra / 1080p 2−3 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
low / 720p 14−16 21−24
medium / 1080p 7−8 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K240Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GRID K240Q
Architecture TeraScale Kepler
Code name RV770 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 28 June 2013
Pipelines 800 1536
Core clock speed 750 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 160.0 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 3.0