FireStream 9250 vs GeForce GTX 1060

FireStream 9250

2008Core: 625 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FireStream 9250

150

1,165

0.0%

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual

Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

10,064

+763.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The FireStream 9250 is positioned at rank #340 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

90%

#325

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12626%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

100%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

98%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

92%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

91%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

91%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

88%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

88%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

84%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

81%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

80%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce GTX 1060 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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 763.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-763.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+763.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $60), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 605.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+605.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

FireStream 9250 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9250 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 763.9%. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,165	10,064+764%
Architecture	TeraScale	Pascal
Process Node	55 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	800	2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+787%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FireStream 9250) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9250) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9250) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FireStream 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 234mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	234mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	7.8	55.9+617%

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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The FireStream 9250 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 604.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).