FireStream 9270 vs Radeon PRO WX 2100

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon PRO WX 2100, 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 9270 and Radeon PRO WX 2100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon PRO WX 2100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon PRO WX 2100 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 PRO WX 2100 here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon PRO WX 2100
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DisplayPort, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • FireStream 9270 has 357% more power consumption, than Radeon PRO WX 2100.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9270 and Radeon PRO WX 2100 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 - with Polaris.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon PRO WX 2100 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon PRO WX 2100 is 2400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 7−8
ultra / 1080p 2−3 4−5
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 18−20
medium / 1080p 7−8 9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 2100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 42% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon PRO WX 2100
Architecture TeraScale Polaris
Code name RV770 Polaris 12
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 13 November 2008 21 March 2018
Pipelines 800 512
Core clock speed 750 MHz
Boost Clock 1219 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 39.01
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 1,248 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 48 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.1 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
FreeSync +
Laptop size large
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