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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon R7 250

The GeForce GTX 1080 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 $309.05 more expensive!

  • Up to 1407% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Available for $389.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1080 ranks 15 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Logo
GeForce GTX 1080
8873 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R7 250 Logo
Radeon R7 250
947.2 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1080 has 837% more compute power.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 fills pixels 649% faster.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 maps textures 837% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1080 has 7 GB more VRAM.

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

GeForce GTX 1080 moves data 1012% faster.

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Radeon R7 250 draws 125W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon R7 250 is $309.05 cheaper.

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DDR3
256-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 10
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Volcanic Islands (R7 200)
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 GeForce GTX 1080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 15/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon R7 250?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15/100, 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 1080 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 1080 or Radeon R7 250?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the stronger pick at 15/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 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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