FireStream 9270
VS
GeForce GT 750M

FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GT 750M

FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 750M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

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 9270 is positioned at rank 359 and the GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GT 750M 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 9270

#344
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
16599%
#359
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
100%
#360
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
99%
#361
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
99%
#362
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
97%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
91%
#365
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
90%
#366
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
90%
#367
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
89%
#368
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
88%
#369
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
88%
#370
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
80%
#371
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
76%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
74%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
73%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#148
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
326%
#150
296%
#151
295%
#155
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
268%
#156
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
266%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
100%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
100%
#172
GeForce GT 540M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 750M.

InsightFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 FireStream 9270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 151.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+151.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9270 and GeForce GT 750M

AMD

FireStream 9270

The FireStream 9270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,341 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 750M

The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.

Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9270 scores 1,341 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9270 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9270) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
G3D Mark Score
1,341
1,332
Architecture
TeraScale
Kepler
Process Node
55 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
800+108%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.2 TFLOPS+62%
0.7427 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
160 KB+400%
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9270) vs 12 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
DirectX
10.1
12 (FL11)+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9270) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GT 750M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9270) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
Encoder
None
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
UVD 2.2
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9270 draws 160W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GT 750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9270) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
TDP
160W
50W-69%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
8.4
26.6+217%
💰

Value Analysis

The FireStream 9270 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.0 (FireStream 9270) vs 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) — the FireStream 9270 offers 151.9% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GT 750M
MSRP
$1499
Avg Price (30d)
$20-60%
$50
Performance per Dollar
67.0+152%
26.6
Codename
RV770
GK107
Release
November 13 2008
January 9 2013
Ranking
#790
#792