GeForce GTX 560 SE vs GeForce MX250
When comparing GeForce GTX 560 SE 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 560 SE 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
GeForce GTX 560 SE
GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
GeForce MX250 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 782 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 3172 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
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
9−10
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
21−24
27−30
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
16−18
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 560 SE and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
190−200
medium / 768p
130−140
160−170
ultra / 1080p
65−70
85−90
QHD / 1440p
35−40
50−55
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
100−105
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
medium / 768p
70−75
85−90
ultra / 1080p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
10−12
14−16
ultra / 1080p
10−11
14−16
4K / 2160p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
16−18
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
16−18
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
70−75
90−95
medium / 1080p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
16−18
21−24
ultra / 1080p
12−14
18−20
QHD / 1440p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
18−20
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
60−65
75−80
medium / 768p
55−60
70−75
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
6−7
8−9
ultra / 1080p
4−5
6−7
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
100−105
100−110
high / 1080p
95−100
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
100−105
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
18−20
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
40−45
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
30−35
45−50
medium / 768p
21−24
30−33
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 37% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
30−35
high / 768p
40−45
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 560 SE
GeForce MX250
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Pascal
Code name
GF114
N17S-G2
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
20 February 2012
20 February 2019
Pipelines
288
384
Core clock speed
736 MHz
1518 MHz
Boost Clock
1582 MHz
Transistor count
1,950 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
35.33
24.91
Floating-point performance
847.9 gflops
Length
210 mm
Memory bus width
192 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
3828 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
91.87 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.2
CUDA
2.1
6.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
54 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
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