FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTS 450

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTS 450, 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 GTS 450 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTS 450
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 106 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • FireStream 9250 has 41% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTS 450 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTS 450 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 941 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 450 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 182 MHz higher, than GeForce GTS 450.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 3−4
ultra / 1080p 1−2 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 14−16
medium / 1080p 5−6 5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 450 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTS 450
Architecture TeraScale Fermi
Code name RV770 GF106
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 13 September 2010
Pipelines 800 192
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1566 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 25.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 601.3 gflops
Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 57.7 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.2
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s
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