FireStream 9250 vs Radeon HD 5750
FireStream 9250
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Radeon HD 5750
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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.
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 Radeon HD 5750 is on rank 143, so the Radeon HD 5750 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 Radeon HD 5750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9250.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 96.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Radeon HD 5750
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.
Radeon HD 5750
The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the Radeon HD 5750 reaches 1,169 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 Radeon HD 5750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 720 (Radeon HD 5750). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,165 | 1,169 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+11% | 720 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 1.008 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+11% | 36 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+122% | 72 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5750).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5750's 86W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon HD 5750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 86W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 234mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 13.6+74% |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 46.8 (Radeon HD 5750) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 96.6% better value. The Radeon HD 5750 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $130-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $25-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8 | 46.8+97% |
| Codename | RV770 | Juniper |
| Release | June 16 2008 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #840 | #834 |
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