Radeon R7 250
VS
Intel UHD Graphics 710

Radeon R7 250 vs Intel UHD Graphics 710

AMD

Radeon R7 250

2013Boost: 1050 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 710

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

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. The Radeon R7 250 is positioned at rank #107 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Intel UHD Graphics 710 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 710 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 R7 250 and Intel UHD Graphics 710

AMD

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 710

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,052 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 250 scores 1,051 and the Intel UHD Graphics 710 reaches 1,052 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 uses Generation 12.2, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 250) vs 128 (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250) vs 0.3328 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1300 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
G3D Mark Score
1,051
1,052
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 12.2
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
384+200%
128
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8064 TFLOPS+142%
0.3328 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
1300 MHz+24%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24+200%
8

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 250 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 710's 15W — a 125% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 710). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
TDP
65W
15W-77%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
16.2
70.1+333%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 710) — the Intel UHD Graphics 710 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R7 250Intel UHD Graphics 710
MSRP
$89
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$25
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
42.0
Infinity
Codename
Oland
Alder Lake GT1
Release
October 8 2013
January 4 2022
Ranking
#871
#855