Radeon R2E vs Radeon HD 8250
Radeon R2E
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Radeon HD 8250
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2E.
| Insight | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R2E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R2E holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2E and Radeon HD 8250
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R2E scores 211 and the Radeon HD 8250 reaches 212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8250 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 211 | 212 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+115% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R2E) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8250) — the Radeon HD 8250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 8250's 130W — a 81.1% difference. The Radeon R2E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-58% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+137% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8250 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon R2E costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R2E) vs 4.2 (Radeon HD 8250) — the Radeon R2E offers 2.4% better value. The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3+2% | 4.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Pitcairn |
| Release | December 20 2013 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #738 | #503 |
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