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Radeon HD 8250
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GeForce Go 7600 GT
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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 Go 7600 GT is on rank 331, 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 Go 7600 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7600 GT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8250 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Go 7600 GT
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 Go 7600 GT
The GeForce Go 7600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8250 scores 212 and the GeForce Go 7600 GT reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 7600 GT uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250) vs 1,152 (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 212 | 210 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1152+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 2.378 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1033 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 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 8250 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7600 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 8250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8250 draws 130W versus the GeForce Go 7600 GT's 170W — a 26.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8250) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-24% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+33% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7600 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | GeForce Go 7600 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK104 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #450 |
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