FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 930MX

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce 930MX, 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 930MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930MX 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 930MX here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 930MX
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 17 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3, GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9250 has 782% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 930MX uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce 930MX has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 930MX - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 930MX - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 327 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 930MX - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930MX is 14 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 4−5
ultra / 1080p 1−2 2−3
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 5−6 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930MX in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 930MX
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 N16S-GMR
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 16 June 2008 10 March 2016
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 625 MHz 952 MHz
Boost Clock 1020 MHz
Transistor count 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 24.48
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 783.4 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 2000 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 3.0
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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