Radeon HD 4250 vs Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400
Radeon HD 4250
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Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400
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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 Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 is on rank 611, 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 Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4250.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) |
| 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 4250 and Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400
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.
Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400
The Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4250 scores 123 and the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 reaches 125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4250 is built on TeraScale while the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 800 (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4250) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 125+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+14% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 10_1 (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4250) vs UVD (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4250 draws 110W versus the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400's 30W — a 114.3% difference. The Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4250) vs 350W (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 30W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 4.2+282% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 launched at $49 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (Radeon HD 4250) vs 12.5 (Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400) — the Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 offers 1.6% better value. The Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4250 | Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.3 | 12.5+2% |
| Codename | RV770 | M98 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #876 | #927 |
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