Radeon R7 250X vs FirePro V7900

Radeon R7 250X

2014Boost: 1000 MHz

FirePro V7900

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 250X

2,269

+0.4%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

FirePro V7900

150

2,261

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7900

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

93%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

92%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

88%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

88%

#264

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6537%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

98%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

98%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

95%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

93%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

92%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

92%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

91%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

89%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 250X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7900.

Insight	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $120), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 301.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+301.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Radeon R7 250X Benchmark Check

FirePro V7900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 250X and FirePro V7900

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 V7900

The FirePro V7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,261 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the FirePro V7900 reaches 2,261 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V7900 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7900). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7900).

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
G3D Mark Score	2,269	2,261
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.216 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+53%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	160 KB	320 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7900) — the FirePro V7900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X) vs 11.2 (FirePro V7900). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
DirectX	12 (FL 11_1)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250X) vs None (FirePro V7900). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro V7900).

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the FirePro V7900's 150W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (FirePro V7900). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 100°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V7900
TDP	80W-47%	150W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	279mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-30%	100°C
Perf/Watt	28.4+88%	15.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro V7900 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The Radeon R7 250X costs 75% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 18.8 (FirePro V7900) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 302.1% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).