Performance in DirectX 11 Benchmarks
Testing rig is based on the latest six core Intel i7 4930K processor and MSI X79A-GD45 motherboard and it for sure won’t limit performance of HIS R7 250 IceQ graphics card.
Futuremark 3DMark11
Let’s begin from Futuremark benchmarks.
3DMark 11 has already two years but is still really demanding test.
Both performance and extreme tests are showing much higher numbers than previously reviewed HIS R7 240. Results are actually as high as R7 240 overclocked to its limits while here we can get the same out of the box.
Futuremark 3DMark ( 2013 )
3DMark 2013 so latest set of tests designed for various platforms.
Of course there are no issues passing Ice Storm test as it’s designed for mobile devices and entry-level PCs and we see really high FPS above 500.
Cloud Gate test seems optimal for Radeon R7 250. Graphics card can deliver performance that let to run this benchmark at about 65 FPS what is just right for less demanding games.
R7 250 is not fast enough to smoothly pass Fire Strike test. Result slightly lower than 10 FPS is too low to play any game.
Unigine Heaven
Result in Unigine Heaven isn’t maybe high but most of the time, benchmark was running above 25 FPS reaching maximum of 50 FPS what is quite good result for a cheaper graphics card.
Performance in DirectX 11 Games
Tomb Raider
1920 x 1080 , normal preset
Tomb Raider in normal preset ( so medium details ) is running pretty smooth showing above 30 FPS. It’s maybe not great result but we can play this game without any issues.
1920 x 1080 , ultra preset
Ultra preset is clearly too demanding for R7 250 and my advice would be to lower graphics details.
Metro: Last Light
1920 x 1080, Low quality
Average framerate of 38 FPS should be playable but we won’t avoid performance drops so if we wish to enjoy Metro then better will be to look for a stronger graphics card.
1920 x 1080, high quality
High quality preset is showing even lower framerate and as I already mentioned, this game is clearly created for a high end graphics cards.
