FireStream 9250 vs Radeon HD 7730

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 7730 is on rank 92, so the Radeon HD 7730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon HD 7730

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

468%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

449%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

444%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

443%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

442%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

440%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

434%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

433%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

429%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

428%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

422%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

422%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

414%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

414%

#77

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

516%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

94%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

93%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

89%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

80%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

79%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

92%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

90%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

89%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

87%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

87%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

84%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

81%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7730.

Insight	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 7730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 226.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+226.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9250 and Radeon HD 7730

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 7730

The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the Radeon HD 7730 reaches 1,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 7730 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730).

Feature	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
G3D Mark Score	1,165	1,163
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+108%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1 TFLOPS+63%	0.6144 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+67%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7730's 47W — a 104.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7730). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	FireStream 9250	Radeon HD 7730
TDP	150W	47W-69%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	234mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	7.8	24.7+217%

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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7730 launched at $75 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7730 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 7730) — the Radeon HD 7730 offers 225.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7730 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).