Radeon HD 4250 vs GeForce 7300 GT
Radeon HD 4250
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GeForce 7300 GT
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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 HD 4250 is positioned at rank 299 and the GeForce 7300 GT is on rank 326, 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 4250
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7300 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $20 for the GeForce 7300 GT, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 HD 4250 and GeForce 7300 GT
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.
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4250 scores 123 and the GeForce 7300 GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4250 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 55 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4250) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 124 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Ampere |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 10752+1244% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+3900% |
| ROPs | 16 | 112+600% |
| TMUs | 40 | 336+740% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 10.5 MB+6463% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 4250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4250) vs 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4250) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4250 draws 110W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4250) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-76% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+267% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 7300 GT launched at $89 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 4250 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 6.2 (GeForce 7300 GT) — the Radeon HD 4250 offers 98.4% better value. The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-44% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3+98% | 6.2 |
| Codename | RV770 | GA102 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #876 | #19 |
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