Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C vs FireStream 9250

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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is positioned at rank 406 and the FireStream 9250 is on rank 340, so the FireStream 9250 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

#396

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1397%

#398

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1267%

#399

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1263%

#403

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1149%

#404

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1141%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

97%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

94%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

93%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

92%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

91%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

90%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

89%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

89%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

88%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

90%

#325

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12626%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

100%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

98%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

92%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

91%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

91%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

89%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

88%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

88%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

84%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

81%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

80%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C Benchmark Check

FireStream 9250 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C and FireStream 9250

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.

FireStream 9250

The FireStream 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,165 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C scores 1,166 and the FireStream 9250 reaches 1,165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is built on Vega while the FireStream 9250 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 800 (FireStream 9250).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
G3D Mark Score	1,166	1,165
Architecture	Vega	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
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)

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9250 has 1 GB. The FireStream 9250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C draws 15W versus the FireStream 9250's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 350W (FireStream 9250). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C	FireStream 9250
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	234mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	Unknown
Perf/Watt	77.7+896%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FireStream 9250 launched at $999 and now averages $49. The FireStream 9250 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) vs 23.8 (FireStream 9250) — the FireStream 9250 offers 2.1% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).