FireStream 9270 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 R7 512 Cores Kaveri is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FireStream 9270

Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

Main Specs

	FireStream 9270	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Power consumption (TDP)	160 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI

Both cards are used in Desktops.
FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 30 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.

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 R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 42% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	10−11	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	27−30
medium / 1080p	10−12	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Battlefield 5 is 23% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	130−140	140−150
medium / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
QHD / 1440p	27−30	30−35
4K / 2160p	12−14	27−30
high / 768p	75−80	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 13% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	80−85	85−90
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Dota 2 is 8% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	7−8	9−10
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	16−18	21−24
medium / 1080p	8−9	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Far Cry 5 is 37% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	7−8	16−18
ultra / 1080p	0−1	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
low / 720p	55−60	65−70
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Fortnite is 28% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	10−11	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
QHD / 1440p	−	2−3
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	21−24	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Forza Horizon 4 is 26% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	50−55	55−60
medium / 768p	−	50−55
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	5−6	7−8
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
medium / 720p	45−50	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Grand Theft Auto V is 13% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	3−4	5−6
ultra / 1080p	1−2	3−4
4K / 2160p	−	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	14−16
medium / 1080p	5−6	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Metro Exodus is 40% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	90−95	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
medium / 1080p	−	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Minecraft is 3% more, than FireStream 9270.
high / 1080p	6−7	16−18
ultra / 1080p	2−3	14−16
4K / 2160p	0−1	−
low / 720p	27−30	35−40
medium / 1080p	10−11	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than FireStream 9270.
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	10−11	14−16
medium / 1080p	9−10	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	21−24	27−30
medium / 768p	14−16	18−20
high / 1080p	6−7	10−11
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
4K / 2160p	3−4	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than FireStream 9270.
low / 768p	75−80	85−90
medium / 768p	40−45	45−50
ultra / 1080p	18−20	21−24
high / 768p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri in World of Tanks is 14% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

	FireStream 9270	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN
Code name	RV770	Kaveri Spectre
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	13 November 2008	14 January 2014
Pipelines	800	512
Core clock speed	750 MHz	720 MHz
Transistor count	956 million
Manufacturing process technology	55 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	30.00
Floating-point performance	1,200.0 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth	115.2 GB/s
Shared memory		+
DirectX	10.1 (10_1)	DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
Shader Model	4.1
OpenGL	3.3
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A

FireStream 9270 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

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