GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R7 M270DX
When comparing GeForce MX250 and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 M270DX
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 MX250 | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | IGP |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
- GeForce MX250 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 618 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
- GeForce MX250 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 262% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX250. | ||
| low / 768p | 190−200 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 160−170 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 84% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 72% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 90−95 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 138% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 212% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | − |
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 137% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 23% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 66% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 316% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 30−33 | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 340% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 57% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce MX250 | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Code name | N17S-G2 | Topaz |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 20 February 2019 | 11 June 2014 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1518 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 940 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,800 million | 1,550 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 24.91 | 22.56 |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 6.1 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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