FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI
When comparing FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 680M SLI, 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 680M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GeForce GTX 680M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 680M SLI 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 680M SLI here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2x 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
| Check Price |
- FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 680M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 30 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 and GeForce GTX 680M SLI is 3600 MHz.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 500% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 423% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 160% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Dota 2 is 101% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 487% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Fortnite is 328% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 400% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 260% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Metro Exodus is 620% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Minecraft is 46% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 253% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 420% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 520% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680M SLI in World of Tanks is 59% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce GTX 680M SLI | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
| Code name | RV770 | N13E-GTX |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 November 2008 | 4 June 2012 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 2688 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 720 MHz |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 2x 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Check Price |