Radeon HD 4250 vs GeForce 9500M G
Radeon HD 4250
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GeForce 9500M G
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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 9500M G is on rank 519, 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 9500M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9500M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9500M G 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 Radeon HD 4250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9500M G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 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 $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 202.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+202.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 9500M G
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 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4250 scores 123 and the GeForce 9500M G reaches 122 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 9500M G uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M G). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4250) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 122 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+31% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4250) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4250) vs No (GeForce 9500M G). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4250 draws 110W versus the GeForce 9500M G's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4250) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 1.6+45% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 4250 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) — the Radeon HD 4250 offers 200% better value. The GeForce 9500M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3+200% | 4.1 |
| Codename | RV770 | GM107 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #876 | #671 |
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