Radeon R7 250 vs Radeon R7 M460
Radeon R7 250
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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 R7 M460 is on rank 508, 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 R7 M460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $250), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 883.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+883.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 R7 M460
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 R7 M460
The Radeon R7 M460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,069 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250 scores 1,051 and the Radeon R7 M460 reaches 1,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M460 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 250) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M460). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1125 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,051 | 1,069+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1125 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M460 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 250) vs 128 KB (Radeon R7 M460) — the Radeon R7 250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the Radeon R7 M460's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon R7 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M460). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-13% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.2+13% | 14.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R7 M460 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon R7 250 costs 90% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs 4.3 (Radeon R7 M460) — the Radeon R7 250 offers 876.7% better value. The Radeon R7 M460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89-64% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-90% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.0+877% | 4.3 |
| Codename | Oland | Meso |
| Release | October 8 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #871 | #861 |
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