GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs GeForce MX250

When comparing GeForce GTX 550 Ti 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 550 Ti 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 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:

GeForce MX250 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce MX250
Power consumption (TDP)	116 Watt	10 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors	One 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 550 Ti has 1060% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce GTX 550 Ti 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 550 Ti.
GeForce GTX 550 Ti is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX250 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 550 Ti is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX250 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 618 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX250 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 6996 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	7−8	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	18−20	27−30
medium / 1080p	9−10	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	45−50
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 550 Ti and GeForce MX250 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	140−150	190−200
medium / 768p	110−120	160−170
ultra / 1080p	55−60	85−90
QHD / 1440p	30−35	50−55
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−33
high / 768p	85−90	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	21−24	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	80−85	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	85−90
ultra / 1080p	35−40	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 38% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	9−10	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	14−16
4K / 2160p	4−5	5−6
low / 720p	20−22	35−40
medium / 1080p	9−10	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 80% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	16−18	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	16−18
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	60−65	90−95
medium / 1080p	24−27	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 51% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	18−20
QHD / 1440p	1−2	7−8
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 84% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	55−60	75−80
medium / 768p	45−50	70−75
high / 1080p	12−14	24−27
ultra / 1080p	7−8	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	5−6	8−9
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
high / 1080p	90−95	−
ultra / 1080p	80−85	100−105
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	16−18	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	30−35	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	10−12	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	27−30	45−50
medium / 768p	18−20	30−33
high / 1080p	10−11	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
4K / 2160p	6−7	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
low / 768p	85−90	95−100
medium / 768p	45−50	55−60
ultra / 1080p	20−22	30−35
high / 768p	35−40	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 550 Ti.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	GeForce MX250
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Code name	GF116	N17S-G2
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	15 March 2011	20 February 2019
Pipelines	192	384
Core clock speed	900 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	28.8 billion/sec	24.91
Floating-point performance	691.2 gflops
Length	8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width	192 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	4.1 GB/s	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	98.4 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	192
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	44 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
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GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs GeForce MX250

GeForce MX250 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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