FireStream 9370 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

CPU

GPU

FireStream 9370

2010Core: 825 MHz

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FireStream 9370

225

2,528

+0.1%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

110

2,525

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 9370 is positioned at rank #246 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 9370

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

93%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

84%

#231

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4675%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

100%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

92%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

86%

#255

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

86%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

86%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

84%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

84%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 650 Ti.

Insight	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 66.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+66.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 9370 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 650 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FireStream 9370 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

FireStream 9370

The FireStream 9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,528 points.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9370 scores 2,528 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FireStream 9370 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (FireStream 9370) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
G3D Mark Score	2,528	2,525
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1600+108%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.64 TFLOPS+85%	1.425 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	160 KB+150%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti has 2 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FireStream 9370) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the FireStream 9370 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FireStream 9370) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX	11.2+2%	11.0
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FireStream 9370) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9370) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Encoder	None	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 2.2	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9370 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FireStream 9370) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	FireStream 9370	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
TDP	225W	110W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	11.2	23.0+105%

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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9370 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.6 (FireStream 9370) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 66.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).