FireStream 9370 vs GeForce GTX 960M

When comparing FireStream 9370 and GeForce GTX 960M, 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 9370 and GeForce GTX 960M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 960M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 960M 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 960M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9370 GeForce GTX 960M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FireStream 9370 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960M.
  • FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 960M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FireStream 9370 and GeForce GTX 960M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • FireStream 9370 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 960M - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and GeForce GTX 960M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 271 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
  • FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9370 is 2100 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 35−40
medium / 1080p 16−18 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 38% more, than FireStream 9370.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 GeForce GTX 960M
Architecture TeraScale 2 Maxwell
Code name Cypress N16P-GX
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 23 June 2010 12 March 2015
Pipelines 1600 640
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1096 MHz
Boost Clock 1202 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 47.04
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops 1,505 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 2500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.0 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 175 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
BatteryBoost +
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