FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R7 Carrizo
When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo, 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 Carrizo is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
Radeon R7 Carrizo is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R7 Carrizo 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 R7 Carrizo here:
Main Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 Carrizo | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 12-35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- FireStream 9250 has 1150% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 Carrizo.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R7 Carrizo - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 Carrizo - with GCN 1.2/2.0.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 Carrizo - by 28 nm process technology.
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 | 5−6 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Dota 2 is 1% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 Carrizo in Fortnite is 5% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| FireStream 9250 and Radeon R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| 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 8% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Minecraft is 12% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| 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 R7 Carrizo have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 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 20% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 11% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than Radeon R7 Carrizo. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 Carrizo | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.2/2.0 |
| Code name | RV770 | Carrizo |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 4 June 2015 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 2410 Million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | DirectX 12 (FL 12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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