FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 445M
In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 445M 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 GT 445M will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GT 445M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GT 445M 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 GT 445M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 445M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 3 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 328% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 445M.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 445M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GT 445M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 555 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 445M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 736 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 445M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 22% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Fortnite is 26% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 116% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 133% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 16% more, than GeForce GT 445M. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 445M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi |
| Code name | RV770 | N11E-GE |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 3 September 2010 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 144 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1180 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,170 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 10.6 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 339.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 60.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 144 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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