Radeon HD 6250
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Radeon HD 6250

AMD

G3D Mark

94

MSRP

$50

AVG Price

$50

December 14 2010
500 Watt
TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)

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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 6250 is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 HD 6250

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
3859%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3707%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
3664%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3657%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3650%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
3629%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
3584%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3570%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3537%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
3528%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
3485%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3478%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
3415%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3413%
#302
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
4255%
#317
Radeon HD 6250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
100%
#318
GeForce GT 120
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
100%
#319
GeForce 6600 LE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
90%
#320
Radeon HD 3670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
90%
#321
Radeon HD 3200
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
87%
#322
Radeon HD 2350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $48
82%
#323
Radeon HD 2400
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
81%
#324
Radeon HD 2400 XT
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
80%
#326
GeForce 7300 GT
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
74%
#327
Radeon HD 3870 X2
MSRP: $449|Avg: $40
70%
#329
GeForce 7950 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
62%
#330
RADEON X550XT
MSRP: $50|Avg: $40
60%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 6250 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6250 scores 94 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 TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.253 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 800 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6250
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score94
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load800 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.253 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second70.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#623
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6250 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6250
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache352 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 6250 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6250
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6250 draws 500 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6250
TDPPower consumption under load500 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50, the Radeon HD 6250 delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #317 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #623 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6250
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#317
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#623
Release DateDecember 14 2010
Release Year2010

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