FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 850A

When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 GTX 850A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 850A

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 850A
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
 
  • FireStream 9250 has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 850A uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 850A has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 277 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 850A - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 1−2
ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 12−14 12−14
medium / 1080p 5−6 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 GeForce GTX 850A
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM107
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 16 June 2008 17 March 2014
Pipelines 800 640
Core clock speed 625 MHz 902 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 37.44
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 1,198 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0