RADEON X800 XT vs Radeon HD 6250
RADEON X800 XT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The RADEON X800 XT is positioned at rank 368 and the Radeon HD 6250 is on rank 317, so the Radeon HD 6250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The RADEON X800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 6250, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 160.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+160.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 X800 XT and Radeon HD 6250
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon HD 6250
The Radeon HD 6250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 94 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 XT scores 98 and the Radeon HD 6250 reaches 94 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6250 uses TeraScale 3, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6250). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6250). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98+4% | 94 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+227% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+821% | 2.253 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+181% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+227% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+194% | 0.34 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X800 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6250 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6250) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 6250's 200W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6250). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6250 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The RADEON X800 XT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 1.9 (Radeon HD 6250) — the RADEON X800 XT offers 157.9% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $50-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9+158% | 1.9 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Cayman |
| Release | October 28 2020 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #42 | #623 |
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