FireStream 9270 vs Radeon R7 M465

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon R7 M465, 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 M465 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon R7 M465 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R7 M465 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 M465 here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon R7 M465
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M465 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FireStream 9270 and Radeon R7 M465 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R7 M465 - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R7 M465 - with GCN.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M465 is 75 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M465 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon R7 M465 is 400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 3−4
ultra / 1080p 2−3 1−2
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 14−16
medium / 1080p 7−8 6−7
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9270 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than Radeon R7 M465.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon R7 M465
Architecture TeraScale GCN
Code name RV770 Litho XT
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 1 January 2017
Pipelines 800 384
Core clock speed 750 MHz 825 MHz
Boost Clock 960 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 27.00
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 864.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.1 6.3
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
Laptop size medium sized
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