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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon R7 250

The Radeon RX Vega 56 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 $290.05 more expensive!

  • Up to 1251% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 11 months newer
  • Available for $370.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX Vega 56 ranks 14 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 Logo
Radeon RX Vega 56
10540 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
947.2 TFLOPS

Radeon RX Vega 56 has 1013% more compute power.

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

Radeon RX Vega 56 fills pixels 536% faster.

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

Radeon RX Vega 56 maps textures 1013% faster.

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Radeon RX Vega 56 has 7 GB more VRAM.

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AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
28.8 GB/s

Radeon RX Vega 56 moves data 1322% faster.

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Radeon R7 250 draws 155W less power.

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Radeon R7 250 is $290.05 cheaper.

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DDR3
2048-bit
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128-bit
Vega (RX Vega)
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Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX Vega 56 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 RX Vega 56 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The Radeon RX Vega 56 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 RX Vega 56 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 14/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX Vega 56 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 14/100, 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 RX Vega 56 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 RX Vega 56 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the stronger pick at 14/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX Vega 56 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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