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FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 545

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FireStream 9250

2008Core: 625 MHz
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GeForce GT 545

2011Core: 720 MHz
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FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 545 Performance Spectrum

FireStream 9250
1 GB 150
1,165
+4.5%
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GeForce GT 545
0.5 GB 70
1,115
0.0%
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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 9250 vs GeForce GT 545: 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 9250

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    570.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $999 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.2 vs 7.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • ❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.
  • ❌61.4% longer card at 234mm vs 145mm.

GeForce GT 545

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $850 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 541.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 1.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 145mm instead of 234mm, a 89mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FireStream 9250 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4.5% in PassMark G3D (1,165 vs 1,115), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FireStream 9250 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 545 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $850 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 541.7% (7.5 vs 1.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 545 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FireStream 9250 has the stronger long-term case.

FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GT 545 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 545

The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the GeForce GT 545 reaches 1,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 545 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 144 (GeForce GT 545). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545).

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
G3D Mark Score
1,165+4%
1,115
Architecture
TeraScale
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
55 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
800+456%
144
Compute (TFLOPS)
1 TFLOPS+141%
0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+67%
24
L1 Cache
160 KB
192 KB+20%
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 545 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FireStream 9250 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
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 9250 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 545 carries 512 MB. FireStream 9250 gives you 100% 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 9250 and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 545. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FireStream 9250) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GT 545 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
384 KB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9250) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
DirectX
10.1
12 (11_0)+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
1
3+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9250) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545).

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
Encoder
None
No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder
UVD 2.0
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 545's 70W — a 72.7% difference. The GeForce GT 545 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 300W (GeForce GT 545). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 234mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
TDP
150W
70W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
234mm
145mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
Unknown-100%
85°C
Perf/Watt
7.8
15.9+104%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FireStream 9250 came in at $999, while the GeForce GT 545 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GT 545 was 85.1% cheaper ($850 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.2 (FireStream 9250) vs 7.5 (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GT 545 offers 525% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 545 (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureFireStream 9250GeForce GT 545
MSRP
$999
$149-85%
Performance per Dollar
1.2
7.5+525%
Codename
RV770
GF116
Release
June 16 2008
May 14 2011
Ranking
#840
#849
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