FireStream 9270 vs Radeon HD 7970M
When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon HD 7970M, 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 7970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
Radeon HD 7970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9270 | Radeon HD 7970M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9270 has 60% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 7970M.
- FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 7970M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- FireStream 9270 and Radeon HD 7970M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7970M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon HD 7970M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 7970M is 100 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7970M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7970M is 1200 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Battlefield 5 is 184% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 75−80 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 41% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Dota 2 is 73% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Fortnite is 153% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 176% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 5−6 |
| medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 117% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Metro Exodus is 280% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Minecraft is 25% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 153% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 180% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in World of Tanks is 50% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9270 | Radeon HD 7970M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN |
| Code name | RV770 | Wimbledon XT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 November 2008 | 1 May 2012 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 2,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.00 | 68.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | 2,176 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 254 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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