GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce MX250
In this comparison between GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GT 1030 will be the best choice, for others GeForce MX250 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
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
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GT 1030 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x4 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce MX250 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 are build with Pascal architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 290 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 1000 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
27−30
medium / 1080p
16−18
16−18
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
QHD / 1440p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
4−5
4−5
low / 720p
45−50
45−50
medium / 1080p
24−27
21−24
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
190−200
190−200
medium / 768p
160−170
160−170
ultra / 1080p
85−90
85−90
QHD / 1440p
50−55
50−55
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
130−140
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 1% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
medium / 768p
85−90
85−90
ultra / 1080p
55−60
55−60
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
16−18
16−18
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
90−95
90−95
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
QHD / 1440p
7−8
7−8
low / 720p
45−50
45−50
medium / 1080p
24−27
24−27
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p
75−80
75−80
medium / 768p
70−75
70−75
high / 1080p
24−27
24−27
ultra / 1080p
10−12
10−12
QHD / 1440p
1−2
1−2
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p
8−9
8−9
ultra / 1080p
6−7
6−7
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
24−27
medium / 1080p
10−12
10−12
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
100−110
100−105
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 0% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
50−55
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
24−27
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
medium / 768p
30−33
30−33
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−11
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p
95−100
95−100
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−35
high / 768p
50−55
50−55
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce MX250
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Code name
N17P-G1
N17S-G2
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
17 May 2017
20 February 2019
Pipelines
384
384
Core clock speed
1228 MHz
1518 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
1582 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
35.23
24.91
Floating-point performance
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2
CUDA
6.1
6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
Laptop size
large
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