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    GeForce GTX 460M vs GeForce MX250

    When comparing GeForce GTX 460M 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 GeForce GTX 460M and GeForce MX250 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 460M and GeForce MX250 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 460M and GeForce MX250 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GTX 460M or GeForce MX250 here:

    GeForce GTX 460M Laptops
    GeForce MX250 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 460M GeForce MX250
    Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 10 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x4
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 460M has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce MX250.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 168 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.
    • GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 5750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
    low / 720p 12−14 27−30
    medium / 1080p 5−6 16−18
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 171% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 460M GeForce MX250
    Architecture Fermi Pascal
    Code name N11E-GS N17S-G2
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 3 September 2010 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 192 384
    Core clock speed 1350 MHz 1518 MHz
    Boost Clock 1582 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 16.1 billion/sec 24.91
    Floating-point performance 518.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API with Feature Level 12.1 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.2
    CUDA + 6.1
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
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