GeForce MX250 vs Iris Graphics 540

When comparing GeForce MX250 and Iris Graphics 540, 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 MX250 and Iris Graphics 540 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 and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce MX250 and Iris Graphics 540 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 MX250 or Iris Graphics 540 here:

GeForce MX250 Laptops

Iris Graphics 540 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce MX250	Iris Graphics 540
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt	15 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4	PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	64 MB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Iris Graphics 540 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
Iris Graphics 540 has 60 GB more memory, than GeForce MX250.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 1218 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
GeForce MX250 and Iris Graphics 540 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	8−9
ultra / 1080p	7−8	5−6
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	20−22
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	21−24	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce MX250 and Iris Graphics 540 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	190−200	150−160
medium / 768p	160−170	130−140
ultra / 1080p	85−90	65−70
QHD / 1440p	50−55	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	120−130	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 26% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	85−90	65−70
ultra / 1080p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	14−16	10−11
ultra / 1080p	14−16	9−10
4K / 2160p	5−6	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	24−27
medium / 1080p	16−18	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	90−95	70−75
medium / 1080p	45−50	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 33% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	21−24	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
QHD / 1440p	7−8	3−4
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	24−27	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	75−80	60−65
medium / 768p	70−75	50−55
high / 1080p	24−27	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	8−9	6−7
ultra / 1080p	6−7	4−5
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	24−27	16−18
medium / 1080p	10−12	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	−	95−100
ultra / 1080p	100−105	85−90
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	21−24	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	35−40
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	16−18
medium / 1080p	14−16	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	45−50	30−35
medium / 768p	30−33	21−24
high / 1080p	16−18	10−12
ultra / 1080p	10−11	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 37% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	24−27
high / 768p	50−55	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than Iris Graphics 540.

Full Specs

	GeForce MX250	Iris Graphics 540
Architecture	Pascal	Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name	N17S-G2	Skylake GT3e
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Release date	20 February 2019	1 September 2015
Pipelines	384	48
Core clock speed	1518 MHz	300 MHz
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1050 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million	189 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	24.91	50.40
Memory bus width	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s
Shared memory	-	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	6.4	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.1.97
CUDA	6.1
Laptop size	large
Quick Sync		+
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GeForce MX250 vs Iris Graphics 540

GeForce MX250 and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards

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