FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 285

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 285, 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 GTX 285 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 285
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 204 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • GeForce GTX 285 has 27% more power consumption, than FireStream 9270.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FireStream 9270 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 285 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 285 is 726 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 285 are manufactured by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 2358 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 7−8
ultra / 1080p 2−3 4−5
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 16−18
medium / 1080p 7−8 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 285 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 285
Architecture TeraScale Tesla 2.0
Code name RV770 GT200B
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 13 November 2008 23 December 2008
Pipelines 800 240
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1476 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 51.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 708.5 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 256 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1242 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 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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