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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

Graphics Processor

G92B

Cores

128

TMUs

64

ROPs

16

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 1024 MB of memory size, 128 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include G92B graphics processor, 128 cores, 64 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

G92B

Cores

128

TMUs

64

ROPs

16

Memory Size

1024 MB

Memory Type

GDDR3

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameG92B
GPU VariantG92-428-B1
ArchitectureTesla
FoundryTSMC
Process Size55 nm
Transistors754 million
Density2.9M / mm²
Die Size260 mm²
Chip PackageFCBGA-1148

Graphics Card

Release DateMar 4th, 2009
GenerationGeForce 200
PredecessorGeForce 9
SuccessorGeForce 400
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price199 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Reviews58 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock702 MHz
Shader Clock1512 MHz
Memory Clock1000 MHz2 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size1024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR3
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth64.00 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units128
TMUs64
ROPs16
SM Count16
L2 Cache64 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate11.23 GPixel/s
Texture Rate44.93 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)387.1 GFLOPS

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length229 mm9 inches
TDP150 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs2x DVI
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberP361 SKU 51, P361 SKU 52, P361 SKU 60, P365 SKU 50

Graphics Features

DirectX11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL3.3
OpenCL1.1
VulkanN/A
CUDA1.1
Shader Model4.0

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50905671%
GeForce RTX 40904325%
GeForce RTX 50803737%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER3336%
GeForce RTX 40803308%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX3306%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti3259%
Radeon RX 9070 XT3114%
Radeon RX 7900 XT2847%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti2795%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER2792%
Radeon RX 90702789%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti2556%
GeForce RTX 50702530%
GeForce RTX 30902493%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti2460%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER2381%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE2345%
Radeon RX 6950 XT2306%
GeForce RTX 40702274%
Radeon RX 6900 XT2252%
GeForce RTX 30802216%
Radeon RX 7800 XT2209%
Radeon RX 6800 XT2131%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB1978%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB1966%
Radeon RX 7700 XT1937%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB1878%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti1875%
Radeon RX 68001812%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB1773%
GeForce RTX 30701754%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti1739%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB1731%
GeForce RTX 50601704%
Radeon RX 6750 XT1663%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti1535%
Radeon RX 6700 XT1508%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER1401%
Radeon RX 7600 XT1389%
GeForce RTX 40601385%
Arc B5801382%
GeForce RTX 50501347%
GeForce RTX 20801336%
Radeon RX 6650 XT1307%
Radeon RX 76001305%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER1242%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti1229%
Arc A7701228%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB1183%
Radeon RX 6600 XT1166%
Radeon VII1163%
Arc A7501140%
Radeon RX 5700 XT1114%
GeForce RTX 20701098%
Radeon RX 66001049%
Arc A5801019%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER1017%
Radeon RX Vega 64974%
GeForce RTX 2060943%
Radeon RX 5700938%
GeForce GTX 1080920%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti903%
Radeon RX 5600 XT895%
Radeon RX Vega 56850%
GeForce GTX 1070819%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER776%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti775%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti734%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB730%
Radeon R9 FURY X722%
GeForce GTX 1660714%
Radeon RX 590674%
Radeon R9 FURY657%
GeForce GTX 980649%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER643%
Radeon RX 6500 XT634%
Radeon RX 5500 XT629%
Radeon RX 580624%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB608%
Radeon R9 390X600%
GeForce GTX 690592%
Radeon RX 480587%
Radeon HD 7990585%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti574%
GeForce GTX 970559%
Radeon R9 290X557%
Radeon R9 390548%
Radeon RX 570542%
Radeon R9 290514%
Radeon RX 470507%
GeForce GTX 1650477%
Radeon RX 6400468%
Arc A380462%
GeForce GTX 780461%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition416%
GeForce GTX 590416%
Radeon R9 280X410%
Radeon HD 6990400%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti381%
GeForce GTX 680373%
Radeon R9 380369%
Radeon HD 7970369%
GeForce GTX 770368%
Radeon R9 285365%
GeForce GTX 960354%
GeForce GTX 670345%
Radeon HD 5970312%
GeForce GTX 1630311%
Radeon HD 7950306%
GeForce GTX 1050305%
GeForce GTX 760303%
GeForce GTX 580303%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti301%
Radeon R9 270X298%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition291%
GeForce GTX 950288%
Radeon RX 560271%
GeForce GTX 570267%
GeForce GTX 660266%
Radeon RX 460265%
Radeon R7 370265%
Radeon HD 6970256%
GeForce GTX 480245%
Radeon HD 7850240%
GeForce GTX 295236%
Radeon HD 6950228%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti227%
Radeon HD 4870 X2223%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti221%
Radeon HD 5870215%
Radeon HD 6870201%
GeForce GTX 470194%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti186%
Radeon HD 5850183%
GeForce GTX 285170%
Radeon HD 6850167%
GeForce GTX 280156%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition156%
GeForce GTX 275155%
GeForce GT 1030154%
GeForce GTX 460151%
Radeon HD 4890146%
Radeon HD 6790144%
Radeon HD 5830136%
GeForce GTX 650129%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti128%
Radeon HD 4870126%
GeForce GTX 260125%
Radeon HD 5770123%
Radeon HD 7750122%
Radeon HD 5750107%
GeForce GTS 450103%
GeForce GTS 250Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 485098%
Radeon HD 477093%
Radeon HD 483087%
Radeon HD 667084%
GeForce 9800 GT81%
GeForce GT 64078%
Radeon HD 567073%
GeForce 9600 GT69%
GeForce GT 24060%
GeForce GT 44059%
Radeon HD 467056%
Radeon HD 557051%
GeForce GT 43050%
GeForce GT 22039%
GeForce GT 52031%
Radeon HD 645030%
Radeon HD 545025%
Radeon HD 455020%
GeForce 9400 GT16%
GeForce 21012%
GeForce GTS 250Current GPU100%
GeForce GTS 250Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 features 1024 MB of GDDR3 graphics memory. This 1024 MB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is equipped with 128 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR3, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is built on NVIDIA's Tesla architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 150 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 1024 MB and 128, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 150 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 1024 MB and 128, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 5750 and GeForce GTS 450. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 5750 is approximately 7% faster, while GeForce GTS 450 is approximately 3% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics card.

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