Summary
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Contents:HighlightsSummaryGaming PerformanceBenchmark PerformanceTechnical SpecsRelated GPUsRelated Comparisons
Performance
2,7753% of 104,598
The Radeon R7 250 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory1,024 MB DDR3
Slots1 slot
TDP55 W
Release DateQ4 2013
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About the AMD Radeon R7 250 GPU
The AMD Radeon R7 250 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2013. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Cape Verde) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R7 250 has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R7 250 includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R7 250 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W.
Benchmark Performance
The R7 250 has the 312th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.65% 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 | Value |
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| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2013 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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BioShock Infinite
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Radeon R7 250 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.
BioShock Infinite | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
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| Low - 720p | 141 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 78 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 67 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 20 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Radeon R7 250's 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 1030 | 37 | +82% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 32.8 | +62% |
| Radeon RX 550X | 29 | +43% |
| Radeon RX 640 | 27.3 | +34% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 24.7 | +22% |
| Radeon R7 250 | 20.3 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Radeon R7 250's 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 cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
2,7753% of 104,598
The Radeon R7 250 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon R7 250 is ranked 312th with a score of 2,775.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Radeon R7 250's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +81% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +70% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | +56% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 4,218 | +52% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 3,098 | +12% |
| Radeon R7 250 | 2,775 | |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 623 | -78% |
Compare Value For Money
Radeon R7 250's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies 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 Radeon R7 250's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Value |
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| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 15,080 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,145 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,148 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,064 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 282 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 27.4 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
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| Codename | Cape Verde |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,500 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
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| Memory Size | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,050 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 11.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 22.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 716.8 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 44.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
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| DirectX | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 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.