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FireStream 9250
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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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is on rank 406, so the FireStream 9250 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C 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 Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FireStream 9250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,165 | 1,166 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Vega |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The FireStream 9250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 234mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 77.7+896% |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150 and now averages $50. The FireStream 9250 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 23.3 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the FireStream 9250 offers 2.1% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9250 | Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $150-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8+2% | 23.3 |
| Codename | RV770 | Vega |
| Release | June 16 2008 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #840 | #545 |
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