RADEON 9250 vs RADEON IGP 320
RADEON 9250
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RADEON IGP 320
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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 RADEON IGP 320 is on rank 424, so the RADEON IGP 320 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 RADEON IGP 320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON IGP 320 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RADEON IGP 320 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON IGP 320 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 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON IGP 320 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $25 for the RADEON 9250, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 RADEON IGP 320
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.
RADEON IGP 320
The RADEON IGP 320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 4 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the RADEON IGP 320's 4 — the RADEON IGP 320 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the RADEON IGP 320 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 4,608 (RADEON IGP 320). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 20.28 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 320). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 4+33% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4608+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS | 20.28 TFLOPS+395% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2200 MHz+120% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 288+125% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9250 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 320 has 512 MB. The RADEON IGP 320 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 4 MB (RADEON IGP 320) — the RADEON IGP 320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the RADEON IGP 320's 300W — a 103.8% difference. The RADEON 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 320). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-68% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9250 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON IGP 320 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The RADEON IGP 320 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9250) vs 0.2 (RADEON IGP 320) — the RADEON IGP 320 offers 100% better value. The RADEON IGP 320 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON 9250 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-21% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.2+100% |
| Codename | Amethyst | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 29 2015 | November 4 2021 |
| Ranking | #420 | #136 |
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