FirePro S9050 vs GeForce MX250

When comparing FirePro S9050 and GeForce MX250, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro S9050 and GeForce MX250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX250 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX250 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce MX250 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 10 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 has 2150% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
  • FirePro S9050 has 8 GB more memory, than GeForce MX250.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 618 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.
  • FirePro S9050 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 1500 MHz higher, than FirePro S9050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 12−14
ultra / 1080p 12−14 7−8
QHD / 1440p 6−7 2−3
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 27−30
medium / 1080p 24−27 16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than GeForce MX250.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 GeForce MX250
Architecture GCN 1.0 Pascal
Code name Tahiti N17S-G2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2014 20 February 2019
Pipelines 1792 384
Core clock speed 900 MHz 1518 MHz
Boost Clock 1582 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 24.91
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2
CUDA 6.1
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
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