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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 95 W

AMD Radeon R7 250X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

2.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very poor
2.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

4.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon R7 250X is a budget-oriented graphics card released in February 2014, based on the 28nm Cape Verde XT architecture with 640 stream processors, a core clock of up to 1000 MHz, and 1GB or 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its main characteristics include support for DirectX 12 (feature level 11_1) and Mantle, providing a significant performance boost over the standard R7 250 for 1080p gaming at medium settings. Main pros include its low introductory price point, compact dual-slot design suitable for budget builds, and superior value compared to contemporary rivals like the GeForce GTX 650. However, cons include its reliance on older rebranded technology from the HD 7770, a 95W TDP that requires an additional 6-pin power connector, and the lack of AMD's TrueAudio support.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon R7 250X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

2.6
AMD Radeon R7 250X has a technical score of 2.63 points, which is lower than that of 99.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon R7 250X has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

2.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

4.8
AMD Radeon R7 250X has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.8 points, which is lower than 97.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

851 points
AMD Radeon R7 250X scores 851 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 98.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
AMD Radeon R7 250X has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
AMD Radeon R7 250X uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon R7 250X uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

72 GB/s
AMD Radeon R7 250X reaches 72 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 97.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon R7 250X supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon R7 250X uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R7 250X supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon R7 250X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

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Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon R7 250X supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
AMD Radeon R7 250X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

95 W
AMD Radeon R7 250X has a TDP of 95 W, which is lower than that of 89.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

80 W
AMD Radeon R7 250X draws 80 W under peak load, which is lower than 90.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

400 W
AMD Radeon R7 250X recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 91.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

210 mm
AMD Radeon R7 250X is 210 mm long, which is shorter than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon R7 250X occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon R7 250X vs the average graphics card

  • 55.8% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (95 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (95 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.95 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.400 W vs 650 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 75.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R7 250X is shorter than the average graphics card (210 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X is shorter than the average graphics card (210 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.210 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 6.63x cheaper
    AMD Radeon R7 250X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£80 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon R7 250X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£80 vs £530).£80 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 59.6% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (123 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (123 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².123 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 59.6% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (123 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 55.8% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (95 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 63.6% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (80 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 75.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD Radeon R7 250X is shorter than the average graphics card (210 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 60% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 30 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 50.5% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (950 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 144 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (40 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 89.9% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (38 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 90.8% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (15.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.4% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 92.5% lower gaming score
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (851 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 83.7% lower FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,712 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (640 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 83.9% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (72 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 76.3% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (4,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 35.7% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,125 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 9 older
    AMD Radeon R7 250X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,014 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 93.2% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,500 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon R7 250X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • No VRR support
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon R7 250X is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (97 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon R7 250X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 60% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1000 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 30 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.10 vs 40
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 50.5% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (950 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (950 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.950 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 144 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (40 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon R7 250X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (40 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.40 vs 184
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What customers like about AMD Radeon R7 250X?

  • Affordable entry-point for budget PC builders or those upgrading from integrated graphics
  • Capable of running many games at 1080p with medium settings
  • Compact form factor suitable for many mid-tower and small-form-factor builds
  • Quiet operation with low fan noise under typical loads
  • Solid value compared to other cards in the sub-$100 price bracket during its release

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon R7 250X?

  • Requires a 6-pin PCIe power connector, which some budget power supplies lack
  • Higher power consumption compared to modern competitors like the Nvidia GTX 750 series
  • Limited to 1GB of GDDR5 VRAM in most models, which is insufficient for modern high-resolution textures
  • Relies on older architecture (rebranded Radeon HD 7770) that lacks newer efficiency optimizations
  • DirectX 12 support is limited to feature level 11_1, causing compatibility issues with some newer titles
  • Some users reported higher than expected failure rates for certain third-party models

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uk.pcmag.com
30/10/2014
AMD Radeon R7 250X - Review 2014 - PCMag UK If you want to dive deeper into this hardware generation, I can also pull up overclocking guides or gather...

The PCMag UK review highlights the AMD Radeon R7 250X as a budget-friendly, entry-level graphics card priced at $99, specifically engineered for casual users looking to step up from integrated graphics. A major pro of the card is its capability to deliver stable 3D gaming performance at 1080p resolution on medium-quality settings. Additionally, reviewers appreciate its highly...Read more

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techgage.com
10/09/2014
How Low Should You Go? ASUS Radeon R7 250X Graphics Card Review

The TechGage review of the ASUS Radeon R7 250X, a rebranded HD 7770, finds it a competent entry-level card for casual 1080p gaming or multimedia, achieving playable framerates in lighter titles like Battlefield 4. However, the card severely struggles with modern, demanding games, requiring low settings for barely playable performance. Significant cons include the slow 4500MHz memory...Read more

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overclockers.com
15/07/2014
HIS R7 250X iCooler Graphics Card Review

The HIS R7 250X iCooler, a rebranded HD 7770, offers excellent value for budget gaming and HTPC builds, featuring a very quiet and effective thermal solution. The card delivers good stock performance and solid overclocking potential, making it a capable entry-level option. However, the 1GB GDDR5 model struggles with demanding, modern AAA titles, requiring significant setting...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
12/03/2015
AMD Radeon R7 review: 250, 250X & 260X

Performance and Specifications The AMD Radeon R7 series offers budget-friendly graphics options with varying capabilities. The Sapphire Radeon R7 250 utilizes an AMD Oland XT architecture with 384 cores, while its passively-cooled counterpart, the Sapphire Ultimate R7 250, is a rebadged HD 7750 running 512 cores at a lower 800MHz clock speed. Stepping up, the Sapphire Vapor-X R7...Read more

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pcmag.com
25/02/2014
AMD Radeon R7 250X Review - PCMag

The PCMag review highlights the AMD Radeon R7 250X as a solid $99.99 budget GPU suitable for entry-level 1080p gaming on medium settings, ideal for upgrading from integrated graphics. Its compact design fits easily into smaller, budget-conscious PC cases, providing reliable performance for that market segment. However, the card is based on aging 2011 architecture and lacks power...Read more

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techadvisor.com
27/02/2015
Sapphire Radeon R7 250X budget graphics card review

The Tech Advisor review designates the Sapphire Radeon R7 250X as a top-value contender in the 2015 budget graphics card market. Priced around £65, the card delivers stable gaming performance at a 1680×1050 resolution, effortlessly exceeding 30 frames per second (fps) and frequently approaching a smooth 50fps. The primary hardware strengths highlighted in the review include its 40...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
13/03/2015
Dying Light : les performances Souhaitez-vous des informations sur les performances spécifiques de cette carte dans un jeu en particulier ou ses carac...

Dying Light is a highly atmospheric survival horror RPG that successfully evolves Techland's zombie formula by offering dense crowds of undead, engaging day-night cycles, and a compelling cooperative experience. Set in the virus-ridden city of Harran, the game features a captivating narrative, highly flexible weapon customization, and satisfying character skill trees spanning...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
10/06/2014
Watch Dogs : les performances

This technical performance review by ⁠Tom's Hardware evaluates how well the original Watch Dogs game runs on PC hardware, noting its heavy resource demands despite launching on lower-spec consoles. On the positive side (pros), the review praises the game's immersive, intoxicating digital recreation of Chicago, its creative variety of real-world inspired vehicles, and an overall...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
05/01/2015
Far Cry 4 : les performances

Far Cry 4 utilizes the Dunia Engine 2 to deliver a highly immersive and visually stunning rendition of the mountainous, canyon-filled fictional region of Kyrat. The game's narrative structure improves upon its predecessor by offering non-binary, meaningful story choices between two rebel leaders, which directly influence the final outcome. Mechanically, it plays like a polished...Read more

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