AMD Radeon R7 250
The Radeon R7 250 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| 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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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its 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.
BioShock Infinite | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 141 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 78 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 67 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 20 FPS | -- |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Performance
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 308th with a score of 2,775.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 15,080 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,145 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,148 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,068 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 283 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 27.4 |
Technical Specs
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.