FireStream 9270 vs Radeon RX 460

When comparing FireStream 9270 and Radeon RX 460, 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 RX 460 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon RX 460
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • FireStream 9270 has 113% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 460.
  • FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 460 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 460 has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 460 - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 460 is 340 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
  • FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 460 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 460 is 3400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 21−24
ultra / 1080p 2−3 12−14
QHD / 1440p 2−3 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 7−8 24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than FireStream 9270.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9270 Radeon RX 460
Architecture TeraScale Polaris
Code name RV770 Polaris 11 / Baffin XT
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 13 November 2008 8 August 2016
Pipelines 800 896
Core clock speed 750 MHz 1090 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 30.00 67.20
Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops 2,150 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.1 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
FreeSync +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 240 Mh/s
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