FireStream 9370 vs Radeon RX 550

When comparing FireStream 9370 and Radeon RX 550, 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 Radeon RX 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9370 Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • FireStream 9370 has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
  • FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9370 and Radeon RX 550 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 275 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
  • FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • FireStream 9370 is 122 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 2400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 14−16
ultra / 1080p 7−8 8−9
QHD / 1440p 2−3 3−4
low / 720p 27−30 30−33
medium / 1080p 16−18 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 15% more, than FireStream 9370.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 Radeon RX 550
Architecture TeraScale 2 GCN 4.0
Code name Cypress Lexa
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 23 June 2010 20 April 2017
Pipelines 1600 512
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1183 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 37.86
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops 1,211 gflops
Length 267 mm 145 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.0 6.4
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
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