GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 250

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Radeon R7 250

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 250 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+2461.3%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Radeon R7 250

2 GB 65

1,051

0.0%

Radeon HD 3870 X2

Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 250 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 250: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅1777.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 280.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $89 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.
❌81% longer card at 304mm vs 168mm.

Radeon R7 250

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $510 less on MSRP ($89 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 304mm, a 136mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1777.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2461.3% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 1,051), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon R7 250 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $510 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $89, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 280.6% (44.9 vs 11.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R7 250 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon R7 250

The Radeon R7 250 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: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon R7 250's 1,051 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 2461.3%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R7 250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 384 (Radeon R7 250). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
G3D Mark Score	26,919+2461%	1,051
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	5888+1433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+3515%	0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+136%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	184+667%	24
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+6344%	0.09 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+14300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon R7 250 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 250 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 250. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 250) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	36 MB+14300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 250). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
DirectX	12.2+10%	11.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon R7 250's 65W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon R7 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 300W (Radeon R7 250). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 304mm vs 168mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
TDP	200W	65W-68%
Recommended PSU	650W	300W-54%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	304mm	168mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+731%	16.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon R7 250 launched at $89. On MSRP, Radeon R7 250 was 85.1% cheaper ($510 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.8 (Radeon R7 250) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 280.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Radeon R7 250
MSRP	$599	$89-85%
Performance per Dollar	44.9+281%	11.8
Codename	AD104	Oland
Release	April 12 2023	October 8 2013
Ranking	#32	#871

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