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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 980 vs Radeon R7 250

The GeForce GTX 980 is much faster than the Radeon R7 250 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $211.57 more expensive!

  • Up to 769% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer
  • Available for $291.52

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 980 ranks 9 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
4981 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
947.2 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 980 has 426% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
77.82 GP/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
14.8 GP/s

GeForce GTX 980 fills pixels 426% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
155.6 GT/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
29.6 GT/s

GeForce GTX 980 maps textures 426% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 has 3 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
224.4 GB/s
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
28.8 GB/s

GeForce GTX 980 moves data 679% faster.

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Radeon R7 250 draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon R7 250 is $211.57 cheaper.

GDDR5
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DDR3
256-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 900
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Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 980 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, GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 980 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100, 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 GeForce GTX 980 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 GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 980 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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