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FireStream 9170
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GeForce 810A
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About G3D Mark
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 FireStream 9170 is positioned at rank 393 and the GeForce 810A is on rank 433, so the FireStream 9170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9170.
| Insight | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9170 and GeForce 810A
FireStream 9170
The FireStream 9170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9170 scores 647 and the GeForce 810A reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9170 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 810A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (FireStream 9170) vs 256 (GeForce 810A). Raw compute: 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 647 | 655+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+525% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.64 TFLOPS+348% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FireStream 9170) vs 1 MB (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9170) vs 11.0 (GeForce 810A). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9170) vs No (GeForce 810A). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9170 draws 225W versus the GeForce 810A's 33W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9170) vs 350W (GeForce 810A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 33W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 19.8+583% |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 810A launched at $100 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.4 (FireStream 9170) vs 32.8 (GeForce 810A) — the GeForce 810A offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce 810A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $100-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.4 | 32.8+1% |
| Codename | Cypress | GM108 |
| Release | June 23 2010 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #631 | #832 |
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