Radeon HD 2400 XT vs Radeon HD 4250
Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is positioned at rank 324 and the Radeon HD 4250 is on rank 299, so the Radeon HD 4250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 HD 2400 XT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 HD 4250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD 2400 XT and Radeon HD 4250
Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
Radeon HD 4250
The Radeon HD 4250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 119 and the Radeon HD 4250 reaches 123 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4250 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4250). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4250).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 119 | 123+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+92% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS+200% | 1 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+140% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 2400 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4250 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4250) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 185W versus the Radeon HD 4250's 110W — a 50.8% difference. The Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4250). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 110W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.1+83% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 4250 launched at $50 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 12.3 (Radeon HD 4250) — the Radeon HD 4250 offers 3.4% better value. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $50-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.9 | 12.3+3% |
| Codename | Tahiti | RV770 |
| Release | November 19 2012 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #469 | #876 |
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