Radeon HD 8600/8700M vs Radeon R7 250

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 8600/8700M is positioned at rank 390 and the Radeon R7 250 is on rank 107, so the Radeon R7 250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 250

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

614%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

590%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

583%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

582%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

581%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

578%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

570%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

568%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

563%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

562%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

555%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

554%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

544%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

543%

#91

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

677%

#106

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

100%

#108

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#110

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#111

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

95%

#112

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

94%

#114

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#115

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#116

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#117

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

#118

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

89%

#121

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Radeon HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8600/8700M and Radeon R7 250

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

Radeon R7 250

The Radeon R7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 and the Radeon R7 250 reaches 1,051 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 250 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 250). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
G3D Mark Score	1,030	1,051+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+23%	0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1050 MHz+35%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB+67%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 250 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 250's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 300W (Radeon R7 250). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	Radeon R7 250
TDP	50W-23%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	20.6+27%	16.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 250 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) — the Radeon R7 250 offers 22.4% better value.