GeForce GT 735M vs FireStream 9170

GeForce GT 735M

2013Core: 980 MHz

FireStream 9170

2010Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 735M

655

+1.2%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

FireStream 9170

225

647

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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 GT 735M is positioned at rank 231 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the GeForce GT 735M 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 GeForce GT 735M

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

91%

#221

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

497%

#223

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

451%

#224

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

450%

#228

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

409%

#229

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

406%

#231

GeForce GT 735M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

96%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#392

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 735M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9170.

Insight	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 735M 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.

GeForce GT 735M Benchmark Check

FireStream 9170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 735M and FireStream 9170

GeForce GT 735M

The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 735M 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 GT 735M is built on Kepler while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
G3D Mark Score	655+1%	647
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1600+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS	2.64 TFLOPS+251%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 735M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9170 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 735M) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
OpenGL	4.2+27%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs None (FireStream 9170). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170).

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD+
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 735M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	FireStream 9170
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	13.1+352%	2.9