GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon R7 250X

When comparing GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R7 250X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R7 250X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Radeon R7 250X
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1 x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R7 250X has 77% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R7 250X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 850A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
  • GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon R7 250X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 175 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 10−12
ultra / 1080p 0−1 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 12−14 24−27
medium / 1080p 3−4 14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 850A Radeon R7 250X
Architecture Maxwell GCN 1.0
Code name GM107 Cape Verde
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 17 March 2014 13 February 2014
Pipelines 640 640
Core clock speed 902 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz 1000 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.44 38.00
Floating-point performance 1,198 gflops 1,216 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 96 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 152 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
Design reference
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
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