RADEON IGP 320 vs RADEON 9250
RADEON IGP 320
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 IGP 320 is positioned at rank 424 and the RADEON 9250 is on rank 748, so the RADEON IGP 320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON IGP 320
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON IGP 320 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RADEON IGP 320 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON IGP 320 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% 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 RADEON 9250.
| Insight | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON IGP 320 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $25 for the RADEON 9250, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON IGP 320 and RADEON 9250
RADEON IGP 320
The RADEON IGP 320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 4 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
RADEON 9250
The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON IGP 320 scores 4 versus the RADEON 9250's 3 — the RADEON IGP 320 leads by 33.3%. The RADEON IGP 320 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RADEON 9250 uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON IGP 320) vs 2,048 (RADEON 9250). Raw compute: 20.28 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 320) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4+33% | 3 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.28 TFLOPS+395% | 4.096 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+120% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+125% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The RADEON IGP 320 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9250 has 256 MB. The RADEON IGP 320 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON IGP 320) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON 9250) — the RADEON IGP 320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON IGP 320 draws 300W versus the RADEON 9250's 95W — a 103.8% difference. The RADEON 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON IGP 320) vs 350W (RADEON 9250). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 95W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON IGP 320 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RADEON 9250 launched at $79 and now averages $25. The RADEON IGP 320 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.2 (RADEON IGP 320) vs 0.1 (RADEON 9250) — the RADEON IGP 320 offers 100% better value. The RADEON IGP 320 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON IGP 320 | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $79-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Amethyst |
| Release | November 4 2021 | September 29 2015 |
| Ranking | #136 | #420 |
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