FireStream 9270 vs Radeon HD 7850M

CPU

GPU

FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FireStream 9270

160

1,341

0.0%

Radeon R7 A10-7800

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

1,373

+2.4%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

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 Radeon HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the FireStream 9270 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 Radeon HD 7850M

#446

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#449

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#453

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#454

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9270.

Insight	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 144.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+144.2%)	❌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.

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7850M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9270 and Radeon HD 7850M

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.

Radeon HD 7850M

The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9270 scores 1,341 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9270 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9270) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
G3D Mark Score	1,341	1,373+2%
Architecture	TeraScale	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+25%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.2 TFLOPS+39%	0.864 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FireStream 9270) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
DirectX	10.1	12 (11_1)+19%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	1	6+500%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9270) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9270) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M).

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 2.2	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9270 draws 160W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9270) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FireStream 9270	Radeon HD 7850M
TDP	160W	40W-75%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	8.4	34.3+308%

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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 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the FireStream 9270 offers 143.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).