FireStream 9250 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

FireStream 9250

2008Core: 625 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 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

20,312

+1643.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1643.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1643.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1643.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 205.1% better value per dollar than the FireStream 9250.

Insight	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+205.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9250 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1643.5%. The FireStream 9250 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9250) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,165	20,312+1644%
Architecture	TeraScale	Ampere
Process Node	55 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	800	4864+508%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+1520%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	40	152+280%
L1 Cache	0.16 MB	4.8 MB+2900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FireStream 9250) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	8 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9250) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	10.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9250) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FireStream 9250) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	None	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD 2.0	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9250 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The FireStream 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9250) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 234mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75.

Feature	FireStream 9250	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	150W-25%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	234mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75
Perf/Watt	7.8	101.6+1203%

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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9250 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The FireStream 9250 costs 82.5% less ($231 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (FireStream 9250) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 204.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).