RADEON 9250 vs Radeon VE

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon VE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon VE 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 9250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
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

The RADEON 9250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the Radeon VE, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 194% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+194%)	❌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

Radeon VE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9250 and Radeon VE

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 VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the RADEON 9250 leads by 50%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	3+50%	2
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+228%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1750 MHz+75%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
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 Radeon VE has 512 MB. The Radeon VE 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 VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
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%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 102.6% difference. The RADEON 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9250	Radeon VE
TDP	95W-68%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9250 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon VE 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 0.0 (Radeon VE) — the RADEON 9250 offers 100+% better value. The Radeon VE is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).