FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 285

When choosing between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 285, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 285.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 285
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 204 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • GeForce GTX 285 has 36% more power consumption, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 285 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 285 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 285 is 851 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 285 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 744 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 7−8
ultra / 1080p 1−2 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 16−18
medium / 1080p 5−6 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 285
Architecture TeraScale Tesla 2.0
Code name RV770 GT200B
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 23 December 2008
Pipelines 800 240
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1476 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 51.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 708.5 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1242 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 159.0 GB/s
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 240
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR) 128bit
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