Radeon R7 250X vs FirePro D500
Radeon R7 250X
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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 FirePro D500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 250X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+399.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 250X and FirePro D500
Radeon R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,269 | 2,272 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS | 2.227 TFLOPS+83% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 384 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 250X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro D500 has 4 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) vs 768 KB (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X) vs 12 (FirePro D500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 109.6% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-71% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 279mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 28.4+242% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 250X costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 400.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-80% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6+401% | 15.1 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Tahiti |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #655 | #484 |
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