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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R5 230 vs Radeon R7 250

The Radeon R5 230 is much faster than the Radeon R7 250 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 1730% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon R5 230 ranks 19 points higher.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
200 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
947.2 TFLOPS

Radeon R7 250 has 374% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
14.8 GP/s

Radeon R7 250 fills pixels 492% faster.

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AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
29.6 GT/s

Radeon R7 250 maps textures 492% faster.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
10.67 GB/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
28.8 GB/s

Radeon R7 250 moves data 170% faster.

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Radeon R5 230 draws 36W less power.

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DDR3
64-bit
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128-bit
Volcanic Islands (R5 200)
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Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R5 230 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon R5 230 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R5 230 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100, Radeon R7 250 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R5 230 or Radeon R7 250 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon R5 230 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R5 230 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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