FireStream 9270 vs GeForce 940A
When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce 940A, 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 940A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GeForce 940A
Main Specs
FireStream 9270 | GeForce 940A | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 33 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
- FireStream 9270 has 384% more power consumption, than GeForce 940A.
- FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 940A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 940A.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 940A - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 940A is 279 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 940A - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 1598 MHz higher, than GeForce 940A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Battlefield 5 is 27% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 12% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 75−80 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Dota 2 is 9% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Fortnite is 7% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Minecraft is 2% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 940A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 38% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than GeForce 940A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in World of Tanks is 7% more, than GeForce 940A. |
Full Specs
FireStream 9270 | GeForce 940A | |
Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
Code name | RV770 | GM108 |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 13 November 2008 | 13 March 2015 |
Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 1029 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
Transistor count | 956 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 30.00 | 17.98 |
Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 2002 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 16.02 GB/s |
DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 5.0 | |