GeForce GTS 250 vs Radeon R7E
GeForce GTS 250
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About G3D Mark
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. The GeForce GTS 250 is positioned at rank #246 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 R7E.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTS 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 146.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250 and Radeon R7E
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon R7E
The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250 scores 569 and the Radeon R7E reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7E uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 512 (Radeon R7E). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 569 | 565 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.8192 TFLOPS+36% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTS 250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7E has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12_0+8% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250 draws 106W versus the Radeon R7E's 55W — a 63.4% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTS 250) vs 350W (Radeon R7E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 55W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 10.3+91% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GTS 250 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 11.5 (Radeon R7E) — the GeForce GTS 250 offers 147% better value. The Radeon R7E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R7E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4+147% | 11.5 |
| Codename | GF106 | Cape Verde |
| Release | September 13 2010 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #738 |
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