FirePro M4170 vs FireStream 9250

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M4170 is positioned at rank 196 and the FireStream 9250 is on rank 340, so the FirePro M4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

95%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

92%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

#181

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2530%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

100%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

95%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

94%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

91%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

87%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

90%

#325

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12626%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

100%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

98%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

92%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

91%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

91%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

88%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

88%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

84%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

81%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

80%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro M4170 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The FirePro M4170 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9250.

Insight	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $80), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 62.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($49)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4170 and FireStream 9250

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

FireStream 9250

The FireStream 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,165 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the FireStream 9250 reaches 1,165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FireStream 9250 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 800 (FireStream 9250). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250).

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,165
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB	160 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9250 has 1 GB. The FirePro M4170 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9250). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs None (FireStream 9250). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250).

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD	UVD 2.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the FireStream 9250's 150W — a 0% difference. The FireStream 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (FireStream 9250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 234mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs Unknown.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FireStream 9250
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	234mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	7.8	7.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FireStream 9250 launched at $999 and now averages $49. The FireStream 9250 costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 23.8 (FireStream 9250) — the FireStream 9250 offers 63% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).