AMD Radeon R7 250 vs AMD Radeon R7 250X: What is the difference?
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AMD Radeon R7 250
29points
AMD Radeon R7 250X
Comparison winner
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54 facts in comparison
AMD Radeon R7 250
AMD Radeon R7 250X
Why is AMD Radeon R7 250 better than AMD Radeon R7 250X?
- 30W lower TDP?
65Wvs95W - Has an HDMI output?
Why is AMD Radeon R7 250X better than AMD Radeon R7 250?
- 0.45 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?
1.22 TFLOPSvs0.77 TFLOPS - 7.2 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?
15.2 GPixel/svs8 GPixel/s - 2x more VRAM?
2GBvs1GB - 14 GTexels/s higher texture rate?
38 GTexels/svs24 GTexels/s - 256 more shading units?
640vs384 - Supports multi-display technology?
- 460million more transistors?
1500 millionvs1040 million - 16 more texture mapping units (TMUs)?
40vs24
Which are the most popular comparisons?
AMD Radeon R7 250
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AMD Radeon RX 550
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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AMD Radeon RX 550
AMD Radeon R7 250
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
AMD Radeon R7 250
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Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 DDR4
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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AMD Radeon RX 560
AMD Radeon R7 250
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AMD Radeon HD 7750
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti
AMD Radeon R7 250
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MSI GeForce GT 710 2GB
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
AMD Radeon R7 250
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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AMD Radeon R9 270X
AMD Radeon R7 250
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AMD Radeon Vega 8
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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Nvidia GeForce MX150
AMD Radeon R7 250
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AMD Radeon RX 580
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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AMD Radeon R7 360
AMD Radeon R7 250
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
AMD Radeon R7 250X
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Price comparison
User reviews
Performance
GPU clock speed
1000MHz
1000MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1050MHz
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
pixel rate
8 GPixel/s
15.2 GPixel/s
The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
floating-point performance
0.77 TFLOPS
1.22 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
texture rate
24 GTexels/s
38 GTexels/s
The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
GPU memory speed
1150MHz
1125MHz
The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.
shading units
Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
effective memory speed
4600MHz
4500MHz
The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.
maximum memory bandwidth
73.6GB/s
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card.
More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
memory bus width
128bit
128bit
A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.
version of GDDR memory
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD Radeon R7 250
✖AMD Radeon R7 250X
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Supports multi-display technology
✖AMD Radeon R7 250
✔AMD Radeon R7 250X
The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.
load GPU temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.
supports ray tracing
✖AMD Radeon R7 250
✖AMD Radeon R7 250X
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
Supports 3D
✔AMD Radeon R7 250
✔AMD Radeon R7 250X
Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
supports DLSS
✖AMD Radeon R7 250
✖AMD Radeon R7 250X
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on select games.
PassMark (G3D) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
This benchmark measures the graphics performance of a video card. Source: PassMark.
Ports
has an HDMI output
✔AMD Radeon R7 250
✖AMD Radeon R7 250X
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI ports
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
HDMI version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Radeon R7 250X)
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
DVI outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.
mini DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
Price comparison
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Here’s how it works.
Except for the Radeon R9 290-series cards, sporting AMD’s Hawaii GPU, all of the other Radeon R7 and R9 boards we’ve seen are re-branded versions of the Radeon HD 7000 family. The Radeon R9 280X falls between the Radeon HD 7970 and 7970 GHz Edition. The Radeon R7 270 and 270X are based on the Pitcairn GPU. The Radeon R7 260X hosts the same graphics processor as the Radeon HD 7790.
Clearly, the company feels that the first-generation GCN graphics cards still have a lot to offer, especially with a handful of clock rate tweaks. We wouldn’t necessarily disagree; the Radeon line-up offers a viable spectrum of performance, from the entry-level Radeon R7 240 to the flagship Radeon R9 290X.
We’d obviously prefer to be testing genuinely new hardware, rather than re-badged versions of old models. With that said, there seems to be a formula for making already-seen graphics cards more successful: increase performance and reduce price. We saw this from Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 770 which, at launch, was essentially a highly overclocked GeForce GTX 680 with a $50 price cut.
Even more impressive was AMD’s Radeon R9 280X, which surfaced looking a lot like an overclocked Radeon HD 7970 at its core, yet came to market $150 cheaper than the product it replaced. Of course, the R9 280X jumped to $470 shortly thereafter, while the GTX 770 fell to $320, but that’s another story…
With all of that in mind, when AMD told us that it was re-badging the Radeon HD 7770 as a «new» Radeon R7 250X, we were really hoping the company would increase clock rates and drop the price so we could get excited about it. Disappointingly, the frequencies aren’t changing, though AMD claims pricing should fall to $100 (as of this writing, there is no online availability to confirm).
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| Header Cell — Column 0 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon R7 250 GDDR5 | Radeon HD 7770 / Radeon R7 250X | Radeon R7 260 | Radeon R7 260X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaders | 768 | 384 | 640 | 768 | 896 |
| Texture Units | 64 | 24 | 40 | 48 | 56 |
| ROPs | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Process Technology | 28 nm (Kepler) | 28 nm (GCN) | 28 nm (GCN) | 28 nm (GCN) | 28 nm (GCN) |
| Core/Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1000/1050MHz | 1 GHz | 1000 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 1350 MHz | 1150 MHz | 1125 MHz | 1500 MHz | 1625 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86. 4 GB/s |
73.6 GB/s | 72 GB/s | 96 GB/s | 104 GB/s |
| Graphics Memory | 1 or 2 GB GDDR5 | 1 or 2 GB GDDR5 | 1 or 2 GB GDDR5 | 1 or 2 GB GDDR5 | 1 or 2 GB GDDR5 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 6-pin | N/A | 1 x 6-pin | 1 x 6-pin | 1 x 6-pin |
| Maximum TDP | 110 W | 60 W | 80 W | 95 W | 115 W |
| Newegg Price Range | $110-$180 | $90 to $133 | Radeon HD 7770:$110-$170 | $125-$140 | $130 to $150 |
| Typical Newegg Price | $130 | $90 | Radeon HD 7770:$110Radeon R7 250X:$99 MSRP | $132 | $130 |
A $100 mark sounds really nice compared to the Radeon HD 7770’s $160 when it launched.
But it looks a lot less impressive after a look on Newegg. The 7770 has shown up for as little as $100, although the current average lands around $110. If the the R7 250X can keep that figure down at $100, we’ll certainly take the discount. Though, again, it’s not something we’re going to get excited about.
To be frank, if I didn’t think that the Radeon HD 7770 was such an important mainstream graphics card in the first place, I would have probably posted a small news item about the name change and continued on with my work. But in my opinion, the HD 7770 (and now R7 250X) is the most important budget-oriented graphics card available. At $110, it’s the cheapest option that lets you play most games comfortably at 1920×1080 with low to medium detail settings.
If you’re interested in the technical aspects and features of AMD’s Cape Verde GPU, check out AMD Radeon HD 7770 And 7750 Review: Familiar Speed, Less Power. Today’s story focuses on gaming performance and value calculations.
So, let’s get on with the benchmarks.
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The model range of HIS, of course, includes not only top solutions and models of the middle price range, but also video cards that are more accessible to most.
It is about one such version that we will talk about in this review. nine0002 As for the AMD Radeon R7 250X itself, you can find its key features in the review of the PowerColor Radeon R7 250X version, but in the meantime, we will go directly to the HIS modification.
Specification for HIS R7 250X iCooler (h350XF1G):
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Model |
HIS R7 250X iCooler 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E DLDVI-D/HDMI/VGA (HIS h350XF1G) |
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Graphics core |
AMD Radeon R7 250X (Cape Verde XT) |
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Number of universal shader processors |
640 |
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Supported APIs and Technologies |
DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.3, AMD Mantle, AMD Eyefinity, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D, AMD CrossFireX, AMD PowerPlay, AMD PowerTune, AMD ZeroCore |
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Core clock, MHz |
1000 |
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Memory frequency (effective), MHz |
1125 (4500) |
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Memory size, GB |
1 |
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Memory type |
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Memory bus width, bit |
128 |
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Memory bandwidth, GB/s |
72. |
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Tire type |
PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
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Maximum resolution |
Digital — up to 4096 x 2160 Analog — up to 2048 x 1536 |
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Image output interfaces |
1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub |
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Support for HDCP and HD video decoding |
Yes |
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Minimum power supply unit, W |
400 |
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Additional PCIe power connectors |
1 x 6-pin |
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Dimensions from the official website (according to measurements in our test laboratory), mm |
170 x 110 (182 x 112) |
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Drivers |
Latest drivers can be downloaded from the HIS website or the GPU manufacturer’s website |
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Manufacturer website |
HIS |
0 Packing and contents
The novelty comes in a small, vertically oriented box, designed in the corporate style.
In addition to mentioning the amount and type of video memory used, the front side notes the use of a proprietary iCooler cooler and the presence of software for managing the video card (HIS iTurbo) in the package. The use of the internal PCI Express 3.0 interface deserves special mention. nine0003
On the back of the box, there is a mention of support for a number of AMD technologies (AMD HD3D, AMD PowerTune), as well as a list of key features of the video card.
The list of system requirements for the computer in which you plan to install this graphics adapter is also on the reverse side. Based on the recommendations, the power supply should be at least 400W and one 6-pin PCIe cable. nine0003
The package of the tested model includes only a disk with drivers and utilities and a user manual, which is quite logical for a video card of this price range.
The HIS R7 250X iCooler (h350XF1G) has the following set of interfaces for image output:
- 1 x DVI-D;
- 1 x HDMI;
- 1 x D-Sub.
The following resolutions are supported:
- digital — up to 4096 x 2160;
- analog — up to 2048 x 1536.
Appearance and element base
The HIS R7 250X iCooler (h350XF1G) video card is made on a very compact blue printed circuit board, which is very similar in design to the AMD Radeon 7 reference version. The difference between these two models is the presence of a 6-pin auxiliary power connector on the right side of the tested novelty. The remaining principles of the layout of on-board elements are the same for them. nine0003
The HIS R7 250X iCooler (h350XF1G) model is powered according to a quite standard three-phase scheme, where two phases are reserved for the needs of the graphics core, and one more for the memory chips.
The GPU power subsystem is implemented on a two-phase digital PWM controller APW7098, located on the front side of the printed circuit board.
In addition to the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, the video card is powered through one additional connector located on the right side of the PCB. As recommended by AMD, the 6-pin option is used. Separately, we note the convenience of connecting and, most importantly, disconnecting the PCIe power cable. nine0003
The reverse side of the circuit board is notable for various electrical components, cooling system mounting screws and a number of labels with service information.
Recall that the AMD Radeon HD 7770, an updated version of which is the AMD Radeon R7 250X, uses one connector to connect the corresponding bridge to implement AMD CrossFireX technology. The tested model supports this technology at the software level, which will allow you to combine two video accelerators to jointly calculate graphic effects without an AMD CrossFireX bridge. nine0003
The heroine of our review is based on the AMD Cape Verde XT graphics chip manufactured using the 28-nm process technology.
It consists of 640 universal shader pipelines, 16 rasterization units and 40 texture units. Since the HIS R7 250X iCooler (h350XF1G) comes with a reference frequency formula, the graphics core operates at the recommended 1000 MHz.
The memory of the novelty, with a total capacity of 1 GB, is assembled using 4 SK hynix H5GQ2h34AFR-T2C chips with a capacity of 256 MB each, which operate at an effective frequency of 4500 MHz recommended by AMD. Data exchange between the graphics core and memory is carried out through a 128-bit bus, which is capable of passing 72.0 GB of information per second. nine0003
Cooling system
The video card with the proprietary iCooler cooling system installed occupies two expansion slots and has a total length of 170 mm according to the official website (182 mm according to measurements in our test lab).
The cooler consists of a small one-piece radiator with fins and one fan with an impeller diameter of 87 mm, mounted on a plastic casing.
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Apistek GA91O2H is used as a turntable. The nominal voltage of its operation is 12 V, and the current strength is 0.35 A, which results in a power of 4.2 watts.
With automatic fan speed control, in the maximum load mode, the graphics core heated up to 59 degrees, and the cooler, judging by the monitoring readings, worked at 36% of its maximum power. Subjectively, the noise level at 2150 rpm can be described as below average. At the same time, it was quite comfortable for long-term work near the PC. nine0003
After forcibly increasing the fan speed to the maximum level (3900 rpm), the GPU temperature dropped to 53 degrees. The generated noise exceeded the average level and became uncomfortable for constant use of the video card.
When there is no load, the graphics core and memory frequencies are automatically reduced to reduce their power consumption and heat dissipation. In this mode, the temperature of the GPU did not exceed 37 degrees, and the level of generated noise was quite quiet, but with little background.
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As a result, the proprietary iCooler cooling system proved to be a high-quality, reliable and sufficiently productive solution that copes with its immediate tasks without any problems and will not disturb you with a high noise level during everyday use.
Testing
Radeon R7 250 [in 7 benchmarks]
Radeon R7 250
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
- Video memory size 2048 MB
- Memory type DDR3, GDDR5
- Memory frequency 1150
- Maximum resolution
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Description
AMD started Radeon R7 250 sales on October 1, 2013 at a suggested price of $89. This is a desktop video card based on the GCN architecture and 28 nm manufacturing process, primarily designed for office use. It has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, GDDR5 at 1.15 GHz, and coupled with a 128-bit interface, this creates a bandwidth of 72 Gb / s. nine0003
In terms of compatibility, this is a two-slot PCIe 3.
0 x8 card. The length of the reference version is 168 mm. An additional N/A power cable is required for connection, and the power consumption is 75 watts.
It provides poor performance in tests and games at the level of
2.84%
from the leader, which is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon R7
250
vs
GeForce RTX
4090
General information
Information about the type (desktop or laptop) and architecture of the Radeon R7 250, as well as when sales started and cost at the time.
| Performance ranking | 671 |
They indirectly speak of Radeon R7 250’s performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider its benchmark and gaming test results. Compatibility and dimensions
Information on Radeon R7 250 compatibility with other computer components. Useful for example when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one. For desktop video cards, these are the interface and connection bus (compatibility with the motherboard), the physical dimensions of the video card (compatibility with the motherboard and case), additional power connectors (compatibility with the power supply).
RAM
Parameters of the memory installed on Radeon R7 250 — type, size, bus, frequency and bandwidth. For video cards built into the processor that do not have their own memory, a shared part of the RAM is used.
| Memorial type | DDR3, GDDR5 | ||
| Memory | 2 GB | of 128 (RADENCT0098
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Video outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on Radeon R7 250.
As a rule, this section is relevant only for desktop reference video cards, since for laptop ones the availability of certain video outputs depends on the laptop model.
| Video slopes | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA | |||
| HDMI | ||||
| DisplayPort Ready | — |
Technology
Technology solutions and APIs supported by Radeon R7 250 are listed here. You will need this information if your graphics card is required to support specific technologies.
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| Audio DDMA APIs supported for Radeon R7 250, including their revisions. 
Game tests
FPS in popular games on the Radeon R7 250, as well as compliance with system requirements. Average FPSHere are the average FPS values for a large selection of popular games at various resolutions:
Popular games
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1-2 |
| Forza Horizon 4 |
2-3 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion |
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Relative capacity
Radeon R7 250 overall performance compared to its closest competitors in desktop graphics cards.
NVIDIA GeForce 930A
NVIDIA GeForce 830A
ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2
AMD Radeon R7 250
NVIDIA GeForce GT 545
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760A
AMD Radeon HD 7670A Competitor from NVIDIAWe believe that the nearest equivalent to Radeon R7 250 from NVIDIA is GeForce GT 545, which is slower by 2% and lower by 4 positions in our rating on average. Compare Here are some of NVIDIA’s closest rivals to the Radeon R7 250:
NVIDIA GeForce 940A
NVIDIA GeForce 930A
NVIDIA GeForce 830A
AMD Radeon R7 250
NVIDIA GeForce GT 545
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850A Other video cardsHere we recommend several video cards that are more or less similar in performance to the reviewed one. Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare Recommended Processors According to our statistics, these processors are most often used with the Radeon R7 250. 2.9% 2.7% 2.1% 2% 2% 1.8% 1.7% 1.6% 1.4% 1. |
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