FireStream 9250 vs Firepro W4190M
FireStream 9250
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Firepro W4190M
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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 W4190M is on rank 45, so the Firepro W4190M 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 W4190M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Firepro W4190M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Firepro W4190M 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 W4190M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W4190M 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 9250 and Firepro W4190M
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 W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the Firepro W4190M 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 W4190M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 384 (Firepro W4190M). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W4190M has 512 MB. The FireStream 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| 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 (FL11_1) (Firepro W4190M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (FL11_1)+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 UVD4 (Firepro W4190M). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs VCE1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W4190M).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD4 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | VCE1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the Firepro W4190M's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 350W (Firepro W4190M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 234mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 234mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 38.9+399% |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W4190M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | RV770 | Opal |
| Release | June 16 2008 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #840 | #836 |
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