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    FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R7 A265

    When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 A265, 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 R7 A265 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    FireStream 9250
    Radeon R7 A265

    Main Specs

      FireStream 9250 Radeon R7 A265
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
     
    • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R7 A265 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
    • Radeon R7 A265 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 A265 - with GCN 1.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 A265 is 100 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
    • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 A265 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9250 is 186 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 1−2
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 12−14
    medium / 1080p 5−6 3−4
    The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than Radeon R7 A265.

    Full Specs

      FireStream 9250 Radeon R7 A265
    Architecture TeraScale GCN 1.0
    Code name RV770 Opal
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 16 June 2008 9 January 2014
    Pipelines 800 384
    Core clock speed 625 MHz 725 MHz
    Boost Clock 825 MHz
    Transistor count 956 million 950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.00 19.80
    Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops 633.6 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
    DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 4.1 5.1
    OpenGL 3.3 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
     

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