RADEON 9250
AMD
G3D Mark
3
MSRP
$79
AVG Price
$25
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.
Overview
The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 9250 is positioned at rank #748 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RADEON 9250 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RADEON 9250 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9250 scores 3 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Amethyst), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.096 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz from a base of 735 MHz.
| Specification | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Amethyst |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1000 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 735 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.096 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 128.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 5,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #420 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9250 is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.25 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9250 draws 95 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy.
| Specification | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 95 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $25 (MSRP: $79). It holds Rank #748 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #420 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RADEON 9250 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $25 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #748 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #420 |
| Release Date | September 29 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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