AMD Radeon R5 M240 vs AMD Radeon R7 250
The Radeon R7 250 has 75% better performance than the Radeon R5 M240 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R5 M240 and the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
AMD Radeon R5 M240 GPU
The Radeon R5 M240 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q3 2014. Its Jet chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R5 M240 has the 400th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
AMD Radeon R7 250 GPU
The Radeon R7 250 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2013. Its Cape Verde chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The R7 250 is a compact, low-profile graphics card, taking up 1 PCIe slot. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 55 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 250 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon R7 250 has the 308th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPUs, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q4 2013 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based on their average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 18 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 12 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 M340 | 13 | +8% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 13 | +8% |
| Radeon R5 M255 | 12.9 | +8% |
| Radeon R7 M260 | 12.8 | +7% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 12.1 | +1% |
| Radeon R5 M240 | 12 | |
| GeForce 920M | 12 | +0% |
| Radeon R5 M335 | 11.3 | -6% |
| Radeon R5 M330 | 10.7 | -11% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 9 | -25% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 250 has 75% better performance than the Radeon R5 M240 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R5 M240 is ranked 400th with a score of 1,588, and the Radeon R7 250 is ranked 308th with a score of 2,775.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R5 M240 and the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | +166% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | +95% |
| Radeon R7 250 | 2,775 | +75% |
| GeForce GTX 460M | 1,623 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 8690M | 1,600 | +1% |
| Radeon R5 M240 | 1,588 | |
| Quadro 3000M | 1,539 | -3% |
| Radeon HD 7730M | 1,478 | -7% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 623 | -61% |
Relative Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 5,500 | 15,080 (+174.18%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 949 | 2,145 (+126.03%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,669 | 3,148 (+88.62%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 26.9 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 450 | 1,068 (+137.33%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 161 | 283 (+75.78%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 27.4 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Jet | Cape Verde |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 690 million | 1,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 55 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 250 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like their cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 320 | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 5 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 20 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,030 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 8.24 GPixel/s | 11.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 20.6 GTexel/s | 22.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 659.2 GFLOPS | 716.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 41.2 GFLOPS | 44.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R5 M240 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.