Radeon HD 3000 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Radeon HD 3000
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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 3000 is positioned at rank 316 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is on rank 694, so the Radeon HD 3000 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 3000
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3000.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 3000 and Mobility Radeon HD 4250
Radeon HD 3000
The Radeon HD 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 96 points. Launch price was $180.
Mobility Radeon HD 4250
The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 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 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3000 scores 96 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3000 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3000) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3000) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4250).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 96 | 98+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3000) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) — the Radeon HD 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3000 draws 186W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4250's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3000) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4250). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 2.0+300% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3000 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4250 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 3000 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Radeon HD 3000) vs 6.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 4250) — the Radeon HD 3000 offers 47.7% better value. The Radeon HD 3000 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3000 | Mobility Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+48% | 6.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | Broadway |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #598 | #846 |
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