Radeon HD 7850M vs FireStream 9270

Radeon HD 7850M

2012Core: 675 MHz

FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7850M

1,373

+2.4%

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

1,341

0.0%

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 7850M is positioned at rank 456 and the FireStream 9270 is on rank 359, so the FireStream 9270 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 Radeon HD 7850M

#446

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#449

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#453

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#454

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#467

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9270

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16599%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

99%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

97%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

90%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

90%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

89%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

88%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

88%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

80%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

74%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

73%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9270.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
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 FireStream 9270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 144.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+144.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

Radeon HD 7850M Benchmark Check

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7850M and FireStream 9270

Radeon HD 7850M

The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.

FireStream 9270

The FireStream 9270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,341 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7850M scores 1,373 and the FireStream 9270 reaches 1,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7850M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FireStream 9270 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 800 (FireStream 9270). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
G3D Mark Score	1,373+2%	1,341
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+39%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9270). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
DirectX	12 (11_1)+19%	10.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	6+500%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs None (FireStream 9270). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9270).

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7850M draws 40W versus the FireStream 9270's 160W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 350W (FireStream 9270). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 7850M	FireStream 9270
TDP	40W-75%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	34.3+308%	8.4

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Value Analysis

The FireStream 9270 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) vs 67.0 (FireStream 9270) — the FireStream 9270 offers 143.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).