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FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 275

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FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz
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GeForce GTX 275

2009Core: 633 MHz
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FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 275 Performance Spectrum

FireStream 9270
2 GB 160
1,341
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon Vega 3
brand logoRadeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
brand logoRadeon HD 7750M
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 275
0.875 GB 219
1,349
+0.6%
brand logoGeForce GT 730A
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 930M
brand logoGeForce GTX 260
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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.

FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 275: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FireStream 9270

2008

Why buy it

  • ✅128.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 896 MB).
  • ✅Draws 160W instead of 219W, a 59W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 241mm instead of 267mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2008 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    502% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 275

2009

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 505.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 896 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2009 hardware with 896 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌36.9% higher power demand at 219W vs 160W.
  • ❌10.8% longer card at 267mm vs 241mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 275 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (1,349 vs 1,341), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FireStream 9270 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 896 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 275 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 505.6% (5.4 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 275 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FireStream 9270 has the stronger long-term case.

FireStream 9270 vs GeForce GTX 275 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 GTX 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9270 scores 1,341 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9270 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9270) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
G3D Mark Score
1,341
1,349
Architecture
TeraScale
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
55 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+233%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.2 TFLOPS+78%
0.6739 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
28+75%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 275 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FireStream 9270 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9270 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 carries 896 MB. FireStream 9270 gives you 128.6% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FireStream 9270 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 275. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FireStream 9270) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) — the FireStream 9270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+129%
0.875 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9270) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
DirectX
10.1
11 (10_0)+9%
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9270) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9270) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
Encoder
None
No
Decoder
UVD 2.2
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9270 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 31.1% difference. The FireStream 9270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9270) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
TDP
160W-27%
219W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
111mm
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Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
8.4+35%
6.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FireStream 9270 came in at $1499, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 275 was 83.4% cheaper ($1250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.9 (FireStream 9270) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the GeForce GTX 275 offers 500% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 275 (2009 vs 2008).

FeatureFireStream 9270GeForce GTX 275
MSRP
$1499
$249-83%
Performance per Dollar
0.9
5.4+500%
Codename
RV770
GT200B
Release
November 13 2008
January 15 2009
Ranking
#790
#789
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