AMD Radeon R7 250 vs NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition and the AMD Radeon R7 250. The database instead provides separate benchmark suites for each card, which allows for comparative analysis through their respective scores and percentile rankings.

The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition delivers a Passmark G3D score of 16,988 and a Passmark G2D score of 1,086. The AMD Radeon R7 250 has a single recorded Geekbench OpenCL score of 7,557. These tests measure different workloads, so a direct numerical comparison is not possible from the database alone. However, the average benchmark scores tell a clearer story: the TITAN V CEO Edition averages 9,037 across its recorded tests, while the R7 250 averages 7,557.

The percentile rankings place the TITAN V CEO Edition at the 45th percentile of all GPUs, while the R7 250 sits at the 41st percentile. The gap of four percentile points indicates that the TITAN V CEO Edition outperforms a larger share of the GPU population in the database. The nearest rivals for each card further contextualize their positions. The TITAN V CEO Edition's closest competitors are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 at 9,022 (a 0.2% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 at 9,058 (a -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 550X at 8,918 (a 1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon 890M at 9,210 (a -1.9% delta). The R7 250's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A310 at 7,550 (a 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 at 7,580 (a -0.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 at 7,472 (a 1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M at 7,447 (a 1.5% delta).

The data shows that the TITAN V CEO Edition sits in a performance neighborhood roughly equivalent to mid-range GeForce cards from previous generations, with deltas under 2% against all four nearest rivals. The R7 250 similarly sits within 1.5% of its nearest competitors. Neither card dominates its immediate rivals by a wide margin, but the TITAN V CEO Edition's higher percentile ranking suggests it occupies a stronger position relative to the broader GPU market.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data reveals distinct strengths for each card, though the tests available differ. The TITAN V CEO Edition shows its strongest recorded result in the Passmark G3D test with a score of 16,988, which represents a compute-intensive 3D workload. Its Passmark G2D score of 1,086 covers 2D rendering and desktop acceleration tasks. The R7 250's only recorded benchmark is Geekbench OpenCL at 7,557, which measures general-purpose GPU compute performance.

For users focused on raw 3D rendering performance, the TITAN V CEO Edition clearly leads based on its G3D score. The R7 250 has no comparable 3D benchmark in the database, so its 3D capabilities must be inferred from its architectural specifications rather than direct measurements. For OpenCL compute workloads, the R7 250's score of 7,557 places it within 1.5% of its nearest rivals, indicating it performs at a consistent level for its class.

The TITAN V CEO Edition also demonstrates superior memory bandwidth at 868.4 GB/s versus 28.80 GB/s for the R7 250, which directly impacts memory-bound workloads. The pixel rate of 186.2 GPixel/s for the TITAN V CEO Edition versus 14.80 GPixel/s for the R7 250 suggests a substantial advantage in fill-rate limited scenarios. The texture rate follows the same pattern: 465.6 GTexel/s versus 29.60 GTexel/s.

In terms of compute throughput, the TITAN V CEO Edition delivers 14.90 TFLOPS FP32, while the R7 250 delivers 947.2 GFLOPS FP32. The TITAN V CEO Edition also supports FP16 at 29.80 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the R7 250 has no recorded FP16 capability. These figures indicate that the TITAN V CEO Edition is designed for heavy compute workloads, while the R7 250 targets lighter tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from fundamentally different architectural generations. The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition uses the GV100 chip based on the Volta architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Radeon R7 250 uses the Cape Verde chip based on GCN 1.0 architecture, also produced at TSMC but on a 28 nm process. The transistor counts differ dramatically: the GV100 packs 21,100 million transistors on an 815 mm² die, while Cape Verde contains 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die. The resulting transistor densities are 25.9M per mm² for the TITAN V CEO Edition and 12.2M per mm² for the R7 250.

The memory subsystems reflect the generational gap. The TITAN V CEO Edition features 32 GB of HBM2 memory on a 4096-bit bus, achieving 868.4 GB/s bandwidth. The R7 250 uses 1024 MB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 28.80 GB/s bandwidth. The TITAN V CEO Edition's memory clock runs at 848 MHz with 1696 Mbps effective, while the R7 250's memory runs at 900 MHz with 1800 Mbps effective. The TITAN V CEO Edition's advantage comes from the much wider bus and HBM2 technology rather than raw clock speed.

The compute resources differ by an order of magnitude. The TITAN V CEO Edition has 5,120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 128 raster output units, and 640 tensor cores. The R7 250 has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with no tensor cores. The shading unit count alone shows a 10x difference in parallel processing capacity.

The TITAN V CEO Edition supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The R7 250 supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. The TITAN V CEO Edition offers a slightly higher DirectX feature level and a newer Vulkan version. The display outputs also differ: the TITAN V CEO Edition provides 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the R7 250 offers 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2.

The physical specifications show a large size difference. The TITAN V CEO Edition measures 267 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, occupying a dual-slot design. The R7 250 measures 168 mm in length with a single-slot design and no recorded height or width. The TITAN V CEO Edition requires 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors with a 250 W TDP and a 600 W suggested PSU. The R7 250 requires no power connectors with a 55 W TDP and a 250 W suggested PSU.

The release dates highlight the generational separation: the TITAN V CEO Edition launched on 2018-06-20, while the R7 250 launched on 2013-10-07. The TITAN V CEO Edition's predecessor is GeForce 900 and its successor is GeForce 20. The R7 250's predecessor is Sea Islands and its successor is Pirate Islands. Both cards are marked as end-of-life production status.

The Verdict

The database presents a clear performance hierarchy, though the different benchmark suites prevent direct score comparisons. The TITAN V CEO Edition achieves a 45th percentile ranking versus the R7 250's 41st percentile, indicating the NVIDIA card outperforms a larger portion of the GPU population. The TITAN V CEO Edition's average benchmark score of 9,037 exceeds the R7 250's average of 7,557 by a meaningful margin.

For users requiring maximum compute throughput, the TITAN V CEO Edition is the clear choice based on its 14.90 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 29.80 TFLOPS FP16 capability. The R7 250's 947.2 GFLOPS FP32 places it in a fundamentally different performance class. The memory bandwidth difference of 868.4 GB/s versus 28.80 GB/s further reinforces this separation.

Users with constrained power budgets should consider the R7 250's 55 W TDP versus the TITAN V CEO Edition's 250 W TDP. The R7 250 requires no external power connectors and a 250 W suggested PSU, while the TITAN V CEO Edition needs dual connectors and a 600 W suggested PSU. The R7 250's single-slot design also offers more installation flexibility compared to the TITAN V CEO Edition's dual-slot footprint.

The R7 250 may appeal to users seeking a lightweight card for basic display output or legacy systems, given its DVI, HDMI 1.4a, and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. The TITAN V CEO Edition targets demanding workloads with its HBM2 memory, tensor cores, and advanced display outputs including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a. The choice ultimately depends on whether the user prioritizes compute performance or power efficiency, as the architectural gap between Volta and GCN 1.0 is substantial.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition has an average benchmark score of 9,037, while the AMD Radeon R7 250 has an average benchmark score of 7,557.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between these two cards?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition provides 868.4 GB/s bandwidth with 32 GB of HBM2 memory on a 4096-bit bus, while the R7 250 provides 28.80 GB/s bandwidth with 1024 MB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition has a 250 W TDP and requires 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors with a 600 W suggested PSU. The R7 250 has a 55 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and has a 250 W suggested PSU.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition has 5,120 shading units, while the R7 250 has 512 shading units.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (0.2% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 (-0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 550X (1.3% delta), and AMD Radeon 890M (-1.9% delta). The R7 250's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A310 (0.1% delta), AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (-0.3% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (1.1% delta), and AMD Radeon HD 8850M (1.5% delta).

Q: Do both cards support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, but at different feature levels. The TITAN V CEO Edition supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the R7 250 supports DirectX 12 (11_1).

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition | AMD Radeon R7 250 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Volta | GCN 1.0 |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 21,100 million | 1,500 million |

| Die Size | 815 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 25.9M / mm² | 12.2M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 32 GB | 1024 MB |

| Memory Type | HBM2 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus Width | 4096 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 868.4 GB/s | 28.80 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 5120 | 512 |

| Texture Mapping Units | 320 | 32 |

| Raster Output Units | 128 | 16 |

| Tensor Cores | 640 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 186.2 GPixel/s | 14.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 465.6 GTexel/s | 29.60 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 14.90 TFLOPS | 947.2 GFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1) | None |

| TDP | 250 W | 55 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 250 W |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | 1.2.170 |

| Length | 267 mm (10.5 inches) | 168 mm (6.6 inches) |

| Height | 112 mm (4.4 inches) | Not recorded |

| Width | 40 mm (1.6 inches) | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2018-06-20 | 2013-10-07 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 900 | Sea Islands |

| Successor | GeForce 20 | Pirate Islands |