Radeon R7 250 vs RadeonT 610M
Radeon R7 250
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RadeonT 610M
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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 R7 250 is positioned at rank 107 and the RadeonT 610M is on rank 232, 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 RadeonT 610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT 610M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The RadeonT 610M 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 RadeonT 610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT 610M 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 RadeonT 610M
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.
RadeonT 610M
The RadeonT 610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,068 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250 scores 1,051 and the RadeonT 610M reaches 1,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RadeonT 610M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 250) vs 128 (RadeonT 610M). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (RadeonT 610M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,051 | 1,068+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+200% | 128 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8064 TFLOPS+43% | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 2200 MHz+110% |
| ROPs | 8+100% | 4 |
| TMUs | 24+200% | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RadeonT 610M has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 250 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 250) vs 2 MB (RadeonT 610M) — the RadeonT 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 250) vs 12 (12_2) (RadeonT 610M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12 (12_2)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT 610M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG (RadeonT 610M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250 draws 65W versus the RadeonT 610M's 15W — a 125% difference. The RadeonT 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 250) vs 350W (RadeonT 610M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.2 | 71.2+340% |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT 610M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250 | RadeonT 610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Oland | Dragon Range |
| Release | October 8 2013 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #871 | #843 |
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