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FireStream 9270
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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. The FireStream 9270 is positioned at rank #359 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9270 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 9270 and Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U
The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points.
Graphics Performance
The FireStream 9270 scores 1,341 and the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9270 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U uses Vega, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FireStream 9270) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Raw compute: 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U).
| Feature | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,341 | 1,348 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Vega |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.2 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9270 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U has 0 MB. The FireStream 9270 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FireStream 9270 draws 160W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9270) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.4 | 89.9+970% |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9270 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.0 (FireStream 9270) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).
| Feature | FireStream 9270 | Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | RV770 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | November 13 2008 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #790 | #831 |
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