Radeon R7 250X vs GRID M60-1B
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 GRID M60-1B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 250X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-1B.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 302.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+302.3%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 250X and GRID M60-1B
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.
GRID M60-1B
The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the GRID M60-1B reaches 2,256 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,269 | 2,256 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+297% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1178 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 768 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 250X) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 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: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 95.1% difference. The Radeon R7 250X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-64% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.4+184% | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500 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 (GRID M60-1B) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 302.1% better value. The GRID M60-1B is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GRID M60-1B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-96% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-75% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6+302% | 18.8 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM204 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #655 | #525 |
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