GeForce GTS 250M vs Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual
GeForce GTS 250M
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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual is on rank 558, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 250M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 250M and Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M 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: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 519 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250M scores 520 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual reaches 519 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 519 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 768+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 50W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 10.4+112% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF106 | — |
| Release | September 13 2010 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #881 |
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