FireStream 9250 vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K
FireStream 9250
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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 Radeon R7 A8-7690K is on rank 97, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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 R7 A8-7690K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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 FireStream 9250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7690K.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7690K holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 20% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R7 A8-7690K
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 R7 A8-7690K
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the Radeon R7 A8-7690K reaches 1,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,165+2% | 1,141 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1024+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+100% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FireStream 9250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has 512 MB. The FireStream 9250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FireStream 9250) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9250) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9250) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7690K's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 234mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 234mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 11.4+46% |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 19.7% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $80-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8 | 28.5+20% |
| Codename | RV770 | Trinidad |
| Release | June 16 2008 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #840 | #467 |
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