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. 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 RADEON 9250

#838

RADEON 9800 SE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

667%

#839

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

608%

#840

Radeon X1270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

525%

#841

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

500%

#842

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

417%

#843

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

350%

#844

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

225%

#845

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

225%

#846

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

225%

#847

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

208%

#848

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

208%

#849

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

167%

#850

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

167%

#851

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

133%

#852

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

125%

#853

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

100%

#854

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

83%

#855

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

83%

#856

GeForce4 MX 4000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

83%

#857

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

83%

#858

GeForce4 MX 440SE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

83%

#859

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

67%

#860

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

58%

#861

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

50%

#862

GeForce2 MX 100/200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for RADEON 9250 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of RADEON 9250 specifications and capabilities.

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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

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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

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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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

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $25 (MSRP: $79). 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
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#420
Release Date	September 29 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

17 specs

ROPs	32
TMUs	128
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	735 MHz
Boost Clock	1000 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	2048
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	5,000 million
Texture Fill Rate	128.0
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	95 Watt
Floating Point Performance	4.096 TFLOPS