FireStream 9270 vs Radeon HD 6950

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon HD 6950, 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 Radeon HD 6950 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon HD 6950
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 500 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon HD 6950 has 212% more power consumption, than FireStream 9270.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9270 and Radeon HD 6950 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon HD 6950 - with TeraScale 3.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6950 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 2350 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6950.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 14−16
ultra / 1080p 2−3 8−9
QHD / 1440p 2−3 3−4
low / 720p 14−16 27−30
medium / 1080p 7−8 16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6950 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon HD 6950
Architecture TeraScale TeraScale 3
Code name RV770 Cayman
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 13 November 2008 14 December 2010
Pipelines 800 1408
Core clock speed 750 MHz
Boost Clock 800 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 2,640 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 70.40
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 2,252.8 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.1 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.4
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A
Bus support PCIe 2.0 x16
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 244 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
Design reference
CrossFire +
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