Radeon 540 vs Radeon R7 250X

When comparing Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 and Radeon R7 250X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon 540

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Main Specs

	Radeon 540	Radeon R7 250X
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt	80 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon R7 250X has 60% more power consumption, than Radeon 540.
Radeon 540 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R7 250X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon 540 and Radeon R7 250X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
Radeon 540 is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
Radeon 540 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 250X - by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon R7 250X is 65 mm longer, than Radeon 540.
Memory clock speed of Radeon 540 is 5375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	10−12
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	14−16	24−27
medium / 1080p	7−8	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 75% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	10−12	18−20
ultra / 1080p	9−10	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	21−24	40−45
medium / 1080p	10−12	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Battlefield 5 is 84% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon 540 and Radeon R7 250X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	120−130	180−190
medium / 768p	100−110	150−160
ultra / 1080p	50−55	75−80
QHD / 1440p	27−30	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	75−80	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 50% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	55−60	80−85
ultra / 1080p	30−35	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Dota 2 is 40% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	12−14
4K / 2160p	3−4	5−6
low / 720p	16−18	30−33
medium / 1080p	8−9	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Far Cry 5 is 87% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	14−16	20−22
ultra / 1080p	10−11	14−16
low / 720p	55−60	80−85
medium / 1080p	20−22	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Fortnite is 53% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	10−12	18−20
ultra / 1080p	10−11	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
low / 720p	24−27	40−45
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	50−55	70−75
medium / 768p	40−45	60−65
high / 1080p	10−12	21−24
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Grand Theft Auto V is 46% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	4−5	7−8
ultra / 1080p	3−4	5−6
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	10−12	21−24
medium / 1080p	6−7	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Metro Exodus is 83% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	75−80	95−100
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Minecraft is 17% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	16−18	20−22
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	30−33	45−50
medium / 1080p	16−18	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	10−12	21−24
medium / 1080p	10−11	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	21−24	40−45
medium / 768p	14−16	24−27
high / 1080p	8−9	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	85−90	95−100
medium / 768p	40−45	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	27−30
high / 768p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 250X in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon 540.

Full Specs

	Radeon 540	Radeon R7 250X
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Code name	Lexa	Cape Verde
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	26 March 2019	13 February 2014
Pipelines	512	640
Core clock speed	1100 MHz
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1000 MHz
Transistor count	2,200 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	35.97	38.00
Floating-point performance		1,216 gflops
Length	145 mm	210 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz	1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth	56 GB/s	96 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.4	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		152 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
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Radeon 540 vs Radeon R7 250X

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