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FireStream 9170 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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FireStream 9170

2010Core: 825 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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FireStream 9170 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

FireStream 9170
0.5 GB 225
647
0.0%
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GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+1116.2%
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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.

FireStream 9170 vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FireStream 9170

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (647 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    1241.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,999 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+1116.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $1,850 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 16217.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
  • ✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅FireStream 9170 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1116.2% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 647), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,850 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 16217.1% (52.8 vs 0.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FireStream 9170 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FireStream 9170 scores 647 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1116.2%. The FireStream 9170 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (FireStream 9170) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
647
7,869+1116%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1600+79%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.64 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+43%
56
L1 Cache
160 KB
896 KB+460%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FireStream 9170 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9170 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FireStream 9170 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FireStream 9170) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9170) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
10.1
12+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9170) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD+ vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
None
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD+
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9170 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9170) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
225W
75W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
2.9
104.9+3517%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FireStream 9170 came in at $1999, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 92.5% cheaper ($1850 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.3 (FireStream 9170) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 17500% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2010).

FeatureFireStream 9170GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$1999
$149-93%
Performance per Dollar
0.3
52.8+17500%
Codename
Cypress
TU117
Release
June 23 2010
April 23 2019
Ranking
#631
#323
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