FireStream 9250 vs Radeon RX 550X mobile

When comparing FireStream 9250 and Radeon RX 550X mobile, 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 RX 550X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon RX 550X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX 550X mobile 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 RX 550X mobile here:

Main Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon RX 550X mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI No outputs
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  • FireStream 9250 has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X mobile.
  • FireStream 9250 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 550X mobile has 3 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - in Laptops.
  • FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 551 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
  • FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X mobile is 5014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 14−16
ultra / 1080p 1−2 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 5−6 20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than FireStream 9250.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9250 Radeon RX 550X mobile
Architecture TeraScale Polaris
Code name RV770 Polaris 12
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 16 June 2008 10 January 2019
Pipelines 800 640
Core clock speed 625 MHz 1176 MHz
Boost Clock 1287 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 25.00 51.48
Floating-point performance 1,000.0 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1986 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 63.55 GB/s 96 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 +
Laptop size large
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