FireStream 9370 vs GeForce MX250

When comparing FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX250, 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 9370 and GeForce MX250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX250 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX250 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 GeForce MX250 here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9370 GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 10 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FireStream 9370 has 2150% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
  • FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
  • FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX250 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • FireStream 9370 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 693 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
  • FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 2400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8 7−8
QHD / 1440p 2−3 2−3
low / 720p 27−30 27−30
medium / 1080p 16−18 16−18
FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 GeForce MX250
Architecture TeraScale 2 Pascal
Code name Cypress N17S-G2
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 23 June 2010 20 February 2019
Pipelines 1600 384
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1518 MHz
Boost Clock 1582 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 24.91
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.0 6.4
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.2
CUDA 6.1
Laptop size large
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