RADEON 9250 vs GeForce4 440
RADEON 9250
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RADEON 9250 is positioned at rank 748 and the GeForce4 440 is on rank 755, so the RADEON 9250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250
Performance Per Dollar GeForce4 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce4 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 66.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9250.
| Insight | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-66.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+66.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON 9250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 17.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️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 RADEON 9250 and GeForce4 440
RADEON 9250
The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
GeForce4 440
The GeForce4 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the GeForce4 440's 5 — the GeForce4 440 leads by 66.7%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce4 440 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 384 (GeForce4 440). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce4 440). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 5+67% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+353% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1176 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9250 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 440 has 512 MB. The GeForce4 440 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9250) vs 1 MB (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the GeForce4 440's 33W — a 96.9% difference. The GeForce4 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 350W (GeForce4 440). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 33W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9250 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce4 440 launched at $469 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9250 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9250) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 440) — the GeForce4 440 offers 0% better value.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | GeForce4 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-83% | $469 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-49% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GM108 |
| Release | September 29 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #420 | #847 |
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