FireStream 9270 vs GeForce 920MX

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce 920MX, 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 GeForce 920MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 920MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 920MX 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 920MX here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce 920MX
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 16 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3, GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 900% more power consumption, than GeForce 920MX.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 920MX uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9270 and GeForce 920MX have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 920MX - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 920MX - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 920MX is 215 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 920MX - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 1800 MHz higher, than GeForce 920MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 2−3
ultra / 1080p 2−3 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 7−8 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce 920MX.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce 920MX
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 N16V-GMR
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 25 March 2015
Pipelines 800 256
Core clock speed 750 MHz 965 MHz
Boost Clock 993 MHz
Transistor count 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 23.83
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 602.1 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 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 3.0
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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