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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 620.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 250 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Radeon R7 250
Intel UHD Graphics 620
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 scores 1,041 and the Radeon R7 250 reaches 1,051 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R7 250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 384 (Radeon R7 250). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,041 | 1,051 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.384 TFLOPS | 0.8064 TFLOPS+110% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1050 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 250). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 250's 65W — a 125% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 300W (Radeon R7 250). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-77% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.4+328% | 16.2 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 and now averages $25. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) — the Intel UHD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 42.0 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT2 | Oland |
| Release | September 1 2017 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #875 | #871 |
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