FireStream 9250 vs FirePro M4170
FireStream 9250
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FirePro M4170
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9250 is positioned at rank 340 and the FirePro M4170 is on rank 196, so the FirePro M4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170
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 | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| 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 | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 9250 and FirePro M4170
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the FirePro M4170 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the FirePro M4170 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 384 (FirePro M4170). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,165 | 1,168 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+45% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4170 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4170 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9250) vs 12 (FirePro M4170). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9250) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the FirePro M4170's 150W — a 0% difference. The FirePro M4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 350W (FirePro M4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 234mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 70°C.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 234mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro M4170 launched at $200 and now averages $80. The FireStream 9250 costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 14.6 (FirePro M4170) — the FireStream 9250 offers 63% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | FirePro M4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $200-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-39% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8+63% | 14.6 |
| Codename | RV770 | Opal |
| Release | June 16 2008 | April 23 2015 |
| Ranking | #840 | #838 |
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