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 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.

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 9250

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for FireStream 9250 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of FireStream 9250 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The FireStream 9250 scores 1,165 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 (2005−2013) architecture (codename: RV770), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	FireStream 9250
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,165
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	RV770
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	625 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	25.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	956 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#840

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FireStream 9250 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	FireStream 9250
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 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	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

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

Specification	FireStream 9250
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Yes

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1.

Specification	FireStream 9250
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	1
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FireStream 9250 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 234mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 700g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: Unknown at idle, Unknown under load.

Specification	FireStream 9250
TDPPower consumption under load	150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	234mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Weight	700g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	Unknown
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	Unknown

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $999), the FireStream 9250 delivers 24 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #840 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	FireStream 9250
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$49
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#840
Release Date	June 16 2008
Release Year	2008

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

16 specs

ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	1 GB
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	625 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	800
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	956 million
Texture Fill Rate	25.00
Manufacturing Process	55 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1 TFLOPS