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FireStream 9170
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GeForce GTS 360M
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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 GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 GTS 360M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FireStream 9170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 360M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FireStream 9170 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTS 360M
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 GTS 360M
The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9170 scores 647 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9170 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTS 360M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (FireStream 9170) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M). Raw compute: 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 647 | 641 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600+317% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.64 TFLOPS+262% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FireStream 9170 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 360M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 360M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FireStream 9170) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 360M) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9170) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 360M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_1)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9170) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 360M). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 360M).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9170 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9170) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 14.2+390% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 360M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | FireStream 9170 | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Cypress | GK107 |
| Release | June 23 2010 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #631 | #828 |
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