Radeon Vega 6 vs FireStream 9270

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9270

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16599%

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FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

100%

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Quadro FX 380 LP

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Quadro FX 1800

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91%

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FirePro 3D V8700

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90%

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FirePro 3D V9800

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90%

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Quadro 5000

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89%

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FirePro V5700

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88%

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FirePro V9800

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88%

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80%

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FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

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74%

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Quadro 6000

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69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 6.

Insight	Radeon Vega 6	FireStream 9270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FireStream 9270 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.

Radeon Vega 6 Benchmark Check

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 6 and FireStream 9270

Radeon Vega 6

The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 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 Vega 6 scores 1,309 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 Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.1 while the FireStream 9270 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 6) vs 800 (FireStream 9270). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270).

Feature	Radeon Vega 6	FireStream 9270
G3D Mark Score	1,309	1,341+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	448	800+79%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+42%	1.2 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 6	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)

The Radeon Vega 6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9270 has 2 GB. The FireStream 9270 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 6	FireStream 9270
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 6 draws 45W versus the FireStream 9270's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6) vs 350W (FireStream 9270). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 6	FireStream 9270
TDP	45W-72%	160W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	29.1+246%	8.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FireStream 9270 launched at $1499 and now averages $20. The Radeon Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) vs 67.0 (FireStream 9270) — the Radeon Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2008).