Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual vs FireStream 9170

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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is positioned at rank 507 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the FireStream 9170 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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

#497

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2519%

#499

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2284%

#500

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2277%

#504

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2071%

#505

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2057%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

97%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

96%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

95%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

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 FireStream 9170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅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 8610G + HD 8500M Dual Benchmark Check

FireStream 9170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual and FireStream 9170

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 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 Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual scores 646 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
G3D Mark Score	646	647
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1600+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
DirectX	11.2+11%	10.1
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs None (FireStream 9170). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD+.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD+
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual draws 50W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual	FireStream 9170
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	12.9+345%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9170 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 offers 50.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).