Mobility Radeon HD 4250 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Mobility Radeon HD 4250
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is positioned at rank #694 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20626.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4250.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20626.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20626.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1010.3% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 4250.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1010.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4250 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Mobility Radeon HD 4250
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 scores 98 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 20626.5%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 20,312+20627% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 4864+508% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+1346% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 40 | 152+280% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 4.8 MB+5900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 101.6+4980% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1015.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-75% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-95% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | 72.5+1015% |
| Codename | Broadway | GA104 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #846 | #73 |
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