Radeon HD 7610M vs FireStream 9170
Radeon HD 7610M
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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 Radeon HD 7610M is positioned at rank 213 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the Radeon HD 7610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7610M
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FireStream 9170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7610M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FireStream 9170 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7610M and FireStream 9170
Radeon HD 7610M
The Radeon HD 7610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 632 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 Radeon HD 7610M scores 632 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7610M is built on TeraScale 2 while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7610M) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7610M) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 632 | 647+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1600+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 2.64 TFLOPS+279% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 160 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7610M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9170 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7610M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7610M) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7610M draws 20W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 167.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7610M) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-91% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.6+990% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7610M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7610M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Thames | Cypress |
| Release | December 25 2011 | June 23 2010 |
| Ranking | #928 | #631 |
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