FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 650M SLI
In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GT 650M 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 GT 650M SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GT 650M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GT 650M 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 GT 650M SLI here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 650M SLI | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2x2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- GeForce GT 650M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 650M SLI - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GT 650M SLI - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 165 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 650M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 2014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 177% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Dota 2 is 53% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 220% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Fortnite is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 136% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 71% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Metro Exodus is 225% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Minecraft is 16% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in World of Tanks is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GT 650M SLI | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Code name | RV770 | N13E-GE |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 22 March 2012 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 790 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 835 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 2x 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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