FireStream 9270 vs Radeon R9 M365X

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon R9 M365X, 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 R9 M365X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon R9 M365X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M365X 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 R9 M365X here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon R9 M365X
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon R9 M365X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Radeon R9 M365X has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M365X - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon R9 M365X - with GCN.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M365X is 150 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M365X - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 2475 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M365X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 6−7
ultra / 1080p 2−3 4−5
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 16−18
medium / 1080p 7−8 8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M365X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon R9 M365X
Architecture TeraScale GCN
Code name RV770 Tropo
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 November 2008 6 May 2015
Pipelines 800 640
Core clock speed 750 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 37.00
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 1,184 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 1125 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 72 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.1 5.1
OpenGL 3.3 4.4
OpenCL 1.1 Not Listed
Vulkan N/A
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
PowerTune +
DualGraphics +
ZeroCore +
Switchable graphics +
Mantle +
Compute units 10
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