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.

Overview

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.

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 FireStream 9170

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FireStream 9170 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FireStream 9170 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9170 scores 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Cypress), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1600 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.64 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FireStream 9170
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	647
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Cypress
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1600
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	825 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.64 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	66.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	2,154 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#631

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9170 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FireStream 9170
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	FireStream 9170
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	Stream
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD+— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	FireStream 9170
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	2x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD+
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9170 draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 55°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	FireStream 9170
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	241mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	55°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $1999), the FireStream 9170 delivers 32 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #631 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FireStream 9170
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#631
Release Date	June 23 2010
Release Year	2010

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	80
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	825 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	1600
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	2,154 million
Texture Fill Rate	66.00
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	225 Watt
Floating Point Performance	2.64 TFLOPS