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Radeon HD 8250
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GeForce 7950 GX2
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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 8250 is positioned at rank 250 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 is on rank 729, so the Radeon HD 8250 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 8250
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7950 GX2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 67.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 8250 and GeForce 7950 GX2
Radeon HD 8250
The Radeon HD 8250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce 7950 GX2
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 202 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8250 scores 212 versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 202 — the Radeon HD 8250 leads by 5%. The Radeon HD 8250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 212+5% | 202 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+100% | 0.8817 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+16% | 861 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 has 1 GB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8250) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8250 draws 130W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 139.9% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8250) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 23W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 8.8+450% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 8250 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (Radeon HD 8250) vs 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the Radeon HD 8250 offers 68% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-92% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2+68% | 2.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #503 | #764 |
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