Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) vs AMD Radeon HD 8250
The Radeon HD 8250 has 7% better performance than the HD Graphics (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics (Braswell) and the Radeon HD 8250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) GPU
The HD Graphics (Braswell) is an integrated graphics card by Intel. Its Braswell GT1 chip that powers the GPU uses the Generation 8.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
Memory
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics (Braswell) has the 528th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon HD 8250 GPU
The Radeon HD 8250 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2013. Its Kalindi chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Compatibility
This integrated card has a TDP of 8 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 8250 has the 524th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.40% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | -- | Q2 2013 |
| Production Status | -- | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 19 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 9 FPS |
| High - 768p | -- | 8 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R3 (Beema) | 13.3 | +66% |
| Radeon HD 8610G | 10.9 | +36% |
| Radeon HD 8330 | 10 | +25% |
| Radeon HD 7400G | 9 | +13% |
| Radeon R2 (Beema) | 8.9 | +11% |
| Radeon HD 8250 | 8 | |
| Radeon HD 8210 | 7.1 | -11% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value 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 HD 8250 has 7% better performance than the HD Graphics (Braswell) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The HD Graphics (Braswell) is ranked 528th with a score of 395, and the Radeon HD 8250 is ranked 524th with a score of 422.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics (Braswell) and the Radeon HD 8250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6480G | 467 | +18% |
| Radeon HD 7420G | 453 | +15% |
| Radeon HD 8240 | 427.5 | +8% |
| Radeon HD 8250 | 422.5 | +7% |
| Radeon HD 7400G | 415 | +5% |
| Radeon R2 (Beema) | 397 | +1% |
| HD Graphics (Braswell) | 395 | |
| HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 349 | -12% |
| Radeon HD 8210 | 343.5 | -13% |
| Radeon HD 7340 | 331.5 | -16% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. 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
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 2,193 (+11.6%) | 1,965 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 261 (+2.96%) | 253.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 436 | 468 (+7.34%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 12.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 217 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 63 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 3.7 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 2.9 |
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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Braswell GT1 | Kalindi |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 1,178 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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Type | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | -- | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | -- | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | System Shared |
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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | -- | IGP |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 8 W |
| Outputs | -- | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its 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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 128 |
| Shading Units | 128 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 8 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 2 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 320 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 700 MHz | 400 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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 1.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 3.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | -- | 102.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 6.4 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 | HD Graphics (Braswell) | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.