GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce MX250
When comparing GeForce GTX 480 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 480 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 480
GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP)
250 Watt
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
6-pin & 8-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1536 MB
4 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 480 has 2400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX250 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 818 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 5152 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
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
21−24
12−14
ultra / 1080p
12−14
7−8
QHD / 1440p
6−7
2−3
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
40−45
27−30
medium / 1080p
24−27
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
30−35
21−24
ultra / 1080p
27−30
18−20
QHD / 1440p
12−14
4−5
4K / 2160p
8−9
4−5
low / 720p
65−70
45−50
medium / 1080p
35−40
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Battlefield 5 is 55% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
230−240
190−200
medium / 768p
200−210
160−170
ultra / 1080p
120−130
85−90
QHD / 1440p
90−95
50−55
4K / 2160p
50−55
30−33
high / 768p
170−180
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 34% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
medium / 768p
100−110
85−90
ultra / 1080p
80−85
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Dota 2 is 25% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
21−24
14−16
QHD / 1440p
18−20
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
5−6
low / 720p
50−55
35−40
medium / 1080p
27−30
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
30−35
21−24
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
120−130
90−95
medium / 1080p
70−75
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Fortnite is 38% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
35−40
21−24
ultra / 1080p
27−30
18−20
QHD / 1440p
14−16
7−8
4K / 2160p
12−14
−
low / 720p
70−75
45−50
medium / 1080p
40−45
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Forza Horizon 4 is 62% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
100−110
75−80
medium / 768p
95−100
70−75
high / 1080p
40−45
24−27
ultra / 1080p
16−18
10−12
QHD / 1440p
7−8
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Grand Theft Auto V is 43% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
12−14
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
6−7
QHD / 1440p
10−11
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
2−3
low / 720p
40−45
24−27
medium / 1080p
18−20
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
ultra / 1080p
−
100−105
medium / 1080p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Minecraft is 14% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
−
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
70−75
50−55
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
9−10
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
−
low / 720p
40−45
24−27
medium / 1080p
21−24
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
75−80
45−50
medium / 768p
45−50
30−33
high / 1080p
24−27
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−11
4K / 2160p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 54% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
40−45
30−35
high / 768p
55−60
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GeForce MX250.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 480
GeForce MX250
Architecture
Fermi
Pascal
Code name
GF100
N17S-G2
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
7 December 2010
20 February 2019
Pipelines
480
384
Core clock speed
700 MHz
1518 MHz
Boost Clock
1582 MHz
Transistor count
3,100 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
42 billion/sec
24.91
Floating-point performance
1,345.0 gflops
Length
10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width
384 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
177.4 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.4
OpenGL
4.2
4.6
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.2
CUDA
+
6.1
CUDA cores
480
Bus support
16x PCI-E 2.0
Height
4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
117 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
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