FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 945A

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce 945A, 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 945A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce 945A

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 945A
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 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • FireStream 9250 has 354% more power consumption, than GeForce 945A.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce 945A uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce 945A have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 945A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 945A is 447 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 945A - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 945A is 3026 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 9−10
ultra / 1080p 1−2 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 20−22
medium / 1080p 5−6 10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 120% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce 945A
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM108
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 13 March 2015
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1072 MHz
Boost Clock 1189 MHz
Transistor count 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 28.54
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 903.2 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 40.1 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s