P106-090 vs FireStream 9370
P106-090
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FireStream 9370
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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 P106-090 is positioned at rank 184 and the FireStream 9370 is on rank 246, so the P106-090 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-090
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P106-090 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The P106-090 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FireStream 9370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 P106-090.
| Insight | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of P106-090 and FireStream 9370
P106-090
The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the FireStream 9370 reaches 2,528 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the FireStream 9370 uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9370). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370).
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,466 | 2,528+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1600+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.352 TFLOPS | 2.64 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+80% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The P106-090 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9370 has 4 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.5 MB (FireStream 9370) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 11.2 (FireStream 9370). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs None (FireStream 9370). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9370).
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-090 draws 75W versus the FireStream 9370's 225W — a 100% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 350W (FireStream 9370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 250mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-25% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.9+194% | 11.2 |
Value Analysis
The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FireStream 9370 launched at $800 and now averages $50. The P106-090 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 50.6 (FireStream 9370) — the P106-090 offers 62.5% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | P106-090 | FireStream 9370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $389-51% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.2+62% | 50.6 |
| Codename | GP106 | Cypress |
| Release | July 31 2017 | June 23 2010 |
| Ranking | #639 | #631 |
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