FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 830M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce 830M, 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 9250 and GeForce 830M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce 830M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 830M 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 830M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce 830M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 33 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 354% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 830M uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce 830M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 830M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 830M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 830M is 404 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 830M - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than GeForce 830M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 830M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Dota 2 is 8% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Far Cry 5 is 25% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Fortnite is 6% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 30% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 13% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 6% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| FireStream 9250 and GeForce 830M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 16% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 60% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce 830M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV770 | N15? |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 12 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 256 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 18.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 588.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 14.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 67 Mh/s | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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