FireStream 9250 vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Quadro M1000M, 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 Quadro M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M1000M 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 Quadro M1000M here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9250 has 275% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • Quadro M1000M has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 368 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M1000M is 3014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 14−16
ultra / 1080p 1−2 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 5−6 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Quadro M1000M
Architecture TeraScale Maxwell
Code name RV770 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 16 June 2008 2 October 2015
Pipelines 800 512
Core clock speed 625 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1072 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 31.78
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 1,017 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12
Shader Model 4.1 5.0
OpenGL 3.3 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.22 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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