Radeon R7E vs GeForce GTS 250
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7E.
| Insight | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTS 250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 146.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+146.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R7E and GeForce GTS 250
Radeon R7E
The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7E scores 565 and the GeForce GTS 250 reaches 569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTS 250 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7E) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 565 | 569 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS+36% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 250 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7E) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E) vs PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7E draws 55W versus the GeForce GTS 250's 106W — a 63.4% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7E) vs 450W (GeForce GTS 250). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-48% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+91% | 5.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTS 250 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.5 (Radeon R7E) vs 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) — the GeForce GTS 250 offers 147% better value. The Radeon R7E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.5 | 28.4+147% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GF106 |
| Release | December 20 2013 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #738 | #791 |
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