RADEON 9250 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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 RADEON 9250 is positioned at rank #748 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

271425%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

246050%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

245400%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

223150%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

221625%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

100%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

100%

#750

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

75%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

75%

#752

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

75%

#753

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

75%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

50%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

25%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

25%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% 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	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 47% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9250	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47%)	❌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.

RADEON 9250 Benchmark Check

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9250 and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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.

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	RADEON 9250	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+156%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS+266%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+540%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9250	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9250 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 has 512 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON 9250) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the RADEON 9250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9250	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 161.9% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.

Feature	RADEON 9250	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP	95W	10W-89%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.4

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9250 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 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 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The RADEON 9250 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).