FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 570M

When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 570M, 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 570M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 570M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 570M 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 GTX 570M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 570M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3 MB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 has 113% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 570M.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 570M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 570M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 570M - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 570M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 175 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 570M.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 570M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 2100 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 570M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 9−10
ultra / 1080p 2−3 6−7
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 21−24
medium / 1080p 7−8 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 570M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 GeForce GTX 570M
Architecture TeraScale Fermi
Code name RV770 N12E-GT
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 28 June 2011
Pipelines 800 336
Core clock speed 750 MHz 575 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 32.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 772.8 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 72.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 API
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 336
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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