HD Graphics 515 vs Radeon R7 250
When comparing HD Graphics 515 and Radeon R7 250, 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 HD Graphics 515 and Radeon R7 250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
HD Graphics 515 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 515 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with HD Graphics 515 here:
Main Specs
HD Graphics 515
Radeon R7 250
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
75 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors
N/A
Memory type
DDR3L/LPDDR3
DDR3, GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
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Radeon R7 250 has 400% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
HD Graphics 515 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon R7 250 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
HD Graphics 515 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 250 - in Desktops.
HD Graphics 515 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon R7 250 - with GCN.
HD Graphics 515 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 250 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
0−1
3−4
ultra / 1080p
0−1
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
14−16
medium / 1080p
2−3
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
6−7
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
18−20
medium / 1080p
3−4
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Battlefield 5 is 100% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
50−55
50−55
high / 1080p
40−45
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
HD Graphics 515 and Radeon R7 250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
medium / 768p
80−85
90−95
ultra / 1080p
30−35
45−50
QHD / 1440p
20−22
24−27
4K / 2160p
14−16
−
high / 768p
55−60
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
65−70
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon R7 250.
low / 768p
70−75
80−85
medium / 768p
40−45
55−60
ultra / 1080p
14−16
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Dota 2 is 30% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
0−1
4−5
ultra / 1080p
−
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
7−8
14−16
medium / 1080p
1−2
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
10−12
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
QHD / 1440p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
45−50
50−55
medium / 1080p
5−6
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Fortnite is 26% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
2−3
8−9
ultra / 1080p
−
7−8
QHD / 1440p
2−3
3−4
4K / 2160p
1−2
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
21−24
medium / 1080p
5−6
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 80% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
35−40
45−50
medium / 768p
−
35−40
high / 1080p
1−2
8−9
ultra / 1080p
−
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
30−35
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 47% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
1−2
2−3
ultra / 1080p
0−1
1−2
4K / 2160p
−
0−1
low / 720p
1−2
9−10
medium / 1080p
−
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
high / 1080p
75−80
85−90
ultra / 1080p
65−70
80−85
medium / 1080p
80−85
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Minecraft is 10% more, than HD Graphics 515.
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
low / 720p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
5−6
ultra / 1080p
−
3−4
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
3−4
7−8
medium / 1080p
−
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 133% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
4−5
18−20
medium / 768p
−
12−14
high / 1080p
2−3
6−7
ultra / 1080p
−
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
65−70
70−75
medium / 768p
30−35
35−40
ultra / 1080p
10−12
16−18
high / 768p
27−30
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than HD Graphics 515.
Full Specs
HD Graphics 515
Radeon R7 250
Architecture
Gen. 9 Skylake
GCN
Code name
Skylake GT2
Oland XT
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
1 September 2015
1 October 2013
Pipelines
24
384
Core clock speed
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1050 MHz
Transistor count
950 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
22.80
25.20
Floating-point performance
716.8 gflops
Length
168 mm
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
1150 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
2.1
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.97
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
117 Mh/s
Design
reference
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
3 Mh/s
Quick Sync
+
AppAcceleration
+
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