Radeon R7 250 vs Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
Radeon R7 250
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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
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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 R7 250 is positioned at rank 107 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is on rank 419, so the Radeon R7 250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 250
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 63.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,033 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250 scores 1,051 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual reaches 1,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 250) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,051+2% | 1,033 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 250 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 250) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.2 | 20.7+28% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual launched at $150 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs 68.9 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual) — the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual offers 64% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-41% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.0 | 68.9+64% |
| Codename | Oland | — |
| Release | October 8 2013 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #871 | #863 |
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