Radeon R7 250X vs FirePro V8800

Radeon R7 250X

2014Boost: 1000 MHz

FirePro V8800

2010Core: 690 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 250X

2,269

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

FirePro V8800

2,281

+0.5%

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 V8800

#304

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9719%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

100%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

100%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

91%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

86%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

85%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 250X and FirePro V8800

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 V8800

The FirePro V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,281 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the FirePro V8800 reaches 2,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 800 (FirePro V8800). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V8800).

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,269	2,281
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.216 TFLOPS+10%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB+100%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
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)

The Radeon R7 250X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X) vs 11.2 (FirePro V8800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
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 V8800). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8800).

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the FirePro V8800's 74W — a 7.8% difference. The FirePro V8800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (FirePro V8800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
TDP	80W	74W-8%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	28.4	30.8+8%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 250X costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 22.8 (FirePro V8800) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 231.6% better value. The Radeon R7 250X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).

Feature	Radeon R7 250X	FirePro V8800
MSRP	$99-93%	$1499
Avg Price (30d)	$30-70%	$100
Performance per Dollar	75.6+232%	22.8
Codename	Cape Verde	Juniper
Release	February 13 2014	April 26 2010
Ranking	#655	#780