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Radeon HD 6250
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RADEON X600XT
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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. The Radeon HD 6250 is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6250
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X600XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X600XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X600XT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X600XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 6250, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 389.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+389.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 6250 and RADEON X600XT
Radeon HD 6250
The Radeon HD 6250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 94 points. Launch price was $299.
RADEON X600XT
The RADEON X600XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6250 scores 94 and the RADEON X600XT reaches 92 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6250 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RADEON X600XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6250) vs 5,120 (RADEON X600XT). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6250) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (RADEON X600XT). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 94+2% | 92 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5120+264% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS+923% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 2250 MHz+181% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 88 | 320+264% |
| L1 Cache | 0.34 MB | 1 MB+194% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6250) vs 4 MB (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6250 draws 200W versus the RADEON X600XT's 300W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6250) vs 350W (RADEON X600XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-33% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+67% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON X600XT launched at $0 and now averages $10. The RADEON X600XT costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (Radeon HD 6250) vs 9.2 (RADEON X600XT) — the RADEON X600XT offers 384.2% better value. The RADEON X600XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6250 | RADEON X600XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9 | 9.2+384% |
| Codename | Cayman | Navi 21 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #623 | #35 |
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