FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 850M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 850M, 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 850M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
GeForce GTX 850M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 850M 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 850M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 850M | |
| 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, GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 233% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 850M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 850M has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 850M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce GTX 850M - with Maxwell.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 850M - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 65% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 850M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Dota 2 is 59% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Far Cry 5 is 260% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Fortnite is 129% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Forza Horizon 4 is 154% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Grand Theft Auto V is 80% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Metro Exodus is 275% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Minecraft is 20% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 64% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 30−33 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 175% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in World of Tanks is 39% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | GeForce GTX 850M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV770 | N15P-GT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 12 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 36.08 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 1,155 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 80.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 640 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 153 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Standard memory configuration | DDR3 or GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 1.8 Mh/s | |
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