FireStream 9250 vs Radeon HD 7690M
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon HD 7690M, 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 Radeon HD 7690M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon HD 7690M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7690M 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 Radeon HD 7690M here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 7690M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9250 has 650% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 7690M.
- FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 7690M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- FireStream 9250 and Radeon HD 7690M have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7690M - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon HD 7690M - with Terascale 2.
- Core clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 25 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7690M.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7690M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7690M is 1614 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Battlefield 5 is 11% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7690M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 8% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Dota 2 is 6% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Far Cry 5 is 25% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Fortnite is 6% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 18% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 13% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon HD 7690M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 16% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 60% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon HD 7690M. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 7690M | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Terascale 2 |
| Code name | RV770 | Thames XT / XTX |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 7 June 2011 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 480 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 725 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 716 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | 17.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | 696.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 3600/1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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