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Radeon HD 8250
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Quadro FX 1700
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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 Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, 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 Quadro FX 1700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8250.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 881.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+881.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Quadro FX 1700
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.
Quadro FX 1700
The Quadro FX 1700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8250 scores 212 and the Quadro FX 1700 reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 212 | 216+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+327% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+183% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8250) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1700) — the Radeon HD 8250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8250 draws 130W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 37% difference. The Radeon HD 8250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8250) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-31% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+45% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8250 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro FX 1700 launched at $699 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 8250 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (Radeon HD 8250) vs 0.4 (Quadro FX 1700) — the Radeon HD 8250 offers 950% better value. The Radeon HD 8250 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8250 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-93% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-90% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2+950% | 0.4 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GT200B |
| Release | March 5 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #503 | #815 |
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