FireStream 9270 vs Radeon RX 5500M

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon RX 5500M, 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 RX 5500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon RX 5500M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX 5500M 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 RX 5500M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon RX 5500M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 85 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 88% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5500M.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 5500M uses PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 5500M has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 5500M - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 5500M - with Navi / RDNA.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 5500M is 577 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5500M - by 7 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 5500M is 10400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 21−24
ultra / 1080p 2−3 12−14
QHD / 1440p 2−3 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 7−8 24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 5500M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon RX 5500M
Architecture TeraScale Navi / RDNA
Code name RV770 Navi 14 / R19M-E85
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 29 September 2019
Pipelines 800 1408
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1327 MHz
Boost Clock 1645 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 6,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 7 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 144.8
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 224.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 4.1 6.5
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
Laptop size medium sized
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