FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTS 160M

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTS 160M, 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 GTS 160M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTS 160M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 60 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 166% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTS 160M - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTS 160M - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 750 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTS 160M are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 0−1
ultra / 1080p 2−3
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 7−8 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTS 160M
Architecture TeraScale G9x
Code name RV770 N10E-GS1
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 2 March 2009
Pipelines 800 64
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1500 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 505 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 19 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 192 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 4.1 4.0
OpenGL 3.3 2.1
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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