FireStream 9270 vs GRID M10 8Q

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GRID M10 8Q, 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 M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GRID M10 8Q

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GRID M10 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • GRID M10 8Q has 40% more power consumption, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID M10 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M10 8Q has 6 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 283 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID M10 8Q - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 1600 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 12−14
ultra / 1080p 2−3 8−9
QHD / 1440p 2−3 2−3
low / 720p 14−16 27−30
medium / 1080p 7−8 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID M10 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GRID M10 8Q
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 18 May 2016
Pipelines 800 640
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 52.24
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 83.2 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