GeForce 810A vs FireStream 9170
GeForce 810A
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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 GeForce 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the FireStream 9170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9170.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 810A and FireStream 9170
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
FireStream 9170
The FireStream 9170 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: 647 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655+1% | 647 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1600+525% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 2.64 TFLOPS+348% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 80+400% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.5 MB (FireStream 9170) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5+36% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 810A) vs None (FireStream 9170). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 148.8% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-85% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8+583% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the GeForce 810A offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-95% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+1% | 32.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | Cypress |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 23 2010 |
| Ranking | #832 | #631 |
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