FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 9800M GT SLI

In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GT SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FireStream 9250 will be the best choice, for others GeForce 9800M GT SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

FireStream 9250

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GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GT SLI 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 9800M GT SLI here:

GeForce 9800M GT SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	FireStream 9250	GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	130 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	512 MB
Display Connectors	1x DVI
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FireStream 9250 has 15% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
GeForce 9800M GT SLI has 511 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - in Laptops.
FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 125 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800M GT SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 1186 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	2−3	5−6
ultra / 1080p	1−2	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	14−16
medium / 1080p	5−6	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 40% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−11
ultra / 1080p	5−6	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Battlefield 5 is 44% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	35−40	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	95−100	100−105
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	35−40	24−27
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
high / 768p	70−75	70−75
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
medium / 1080p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Dota 2 is 1% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	3−4	7−8
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	12−14	16−18
medium / 1080p	4−5	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Far Cry 5 is 60% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
QHD / 1440p	3−4	−
low / 720p	50−55	55−60
medium / 1080p	14−16	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Fortnite is 19% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	8−9	10−12
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	20−22	21−24
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 27% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
medium / 768p	−	40−45
high / 1080p	8−9	10−11
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	40−45	−
FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GT SLI have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	2−3	4−5
ultra / 1080p	0−1	3−4
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	7−8	10−11
medium / 1080p	4−5	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	85−90	75−80
4K / 2160p	75−80	−
medium / 1080p	−	90−95
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 2% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	27−30
medium / 1080p	14−16	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 11% more, than FireStream 9250.
high / 1080p	6−7	−
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	−
low / 720p	7−8	10−11
medium / 1080p	7−8	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	16−18	21−24
medium / 768p	12−14	14−16
high / 1080p	6−7	8−9
ultra / 1080p	4−5	6−7
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GT SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than FireStream 9250.
low / 768p	80−85	80−85
medium / 768p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
high / 768p	30−35	30−35
FireStream 9250 and GeForce 9800M GT SLI have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9250	GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Architecture	TeraScale	G9x
Code name	RV770	NB9E-GT2
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	16 June 2008	15 July 2008
Pipelines	800	192
Core clock speed	625 MHz	500 MHz
Transistor count	956 million	1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	65 nm
Texture fill rate	25.00
Floating-point performance	1,000.0 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1986 MHz	800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	63.55 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model	4.1
OpenGL	3.3
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA		+
SLI options		+
Laptop size		large
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FireStream 9250 vs GeForce 9800M GT SLI

GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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