Radeon Xpress 1250 vs GeForce GT 330M

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

656%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

631%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

623%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

622%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

621%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

617%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

610%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

607%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

602%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

600%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

593%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

592%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

581%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

581%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

#99

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

724%

#114

GeForce GT 330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

95%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

94%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

93%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

90%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

89%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 330M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 414% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Xpress 1250.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-414%)	✅Leading raw performance (+414%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 330M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Xpress 1250 and GeForce GT 330M

Radeon Xpress 1250

The Radeon Xpress 1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 43 points. Launch price was $89.

GeForce GT 330M

The GeForce GT 330M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 221 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1250 scores 43 versus the GeForce GT 330M's 221 — the GeForce GT 330M leads by 414%. The Radeon Xpress 1250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 330M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330M). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
G3D Mark Score	43	221+414%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8064 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1468 MHz+40%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	144 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Xpress 1250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 330M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 330M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 330M) — the GeForce GT 330M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
DirectX	9_0b	11 (10_1)+22%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs No (GeForce GT 330M). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1250	GeForce GT 330M
Encoder	Avivo	No
Decoder	Avivo	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Xpress 1250 draws 65W versus the GeForce GT 330M's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1250) vs 350W (GeForce GT 330M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.