GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R9 290X
When comparing GeForce MX250 and Radeon R9 290X, 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 R9 290X 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 MX250
Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP)
10 Watt
250 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 290X has 2400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon R9 290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce MX250 and Radeon R9 290X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce MX250 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
GeForce MX250 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 290X - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 5750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.
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
12−14
35−40
ultra / 1080p
7−8
24−27
QHD / 1440p
2−3
18−20
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
27−30
60−65
medium / 1080p
16−18
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 192% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
60−65
ultra / 1080p
18−20
50−55
QHD / 1440p
4−5
35−40
4K / 2160p
4−5
18−20
low / 720p
45−50
110−120
medium / 1080p
21−24
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Battlefield 5 is 195% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
190−200
250−260
medium / 768p
160−170
220−230
ultra / 1080p
85−90
190−200
QHD / 1440p
50−55
110−120
4K / 2160p
30−33
70−75
high / 768p
120−130
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 64% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
35−40
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
medium / 768p
85−90
110−120
ultra / 1080p
55−60
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Dota 2 is 38% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
14−16
45−50
ultra / 1080p
14−16
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
30−35
4K / 2160p
5−6
16−18
low / 720p
35−40
85−90
medium / 1080p
16−18
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Far Cry 5 is 177% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
65−70
ultra / 1080p
16−18
50−55
QHD / 1440p
16−18
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
90−95
180−190
medium / 1080p
45−50
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Fortnite is 135% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
65−70
ultra / 1080p
18−20
45−50
QHD / 1440p
7−8
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
low / 720p
45−50
110−120
medium / 1080p
24−27
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 183% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
75−80
140−150
medium / 768p
70−75
130−140
high / 1080p
24−27
75−80
ultra / 1080p
10−12
30−35
QHD / 1440p
1−2
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 124% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
8−9
27−30
ultra / 1080p
6−7
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
2−3
9−10
low / 720p
24−27
70−75
medium / 1080p
10−12
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Metro Exodus is 240% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
100−110
130−140
ultra / 1080p
100−105
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Minecraft is 23% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
50−55
100−110
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 53% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
12−14
27−30
ultra / 1080p
9−10
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
8−9
low / 720p
24−27
70−75
medium / 1080p
14−16
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 160% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
45−50
140−150
medium / 768p
30−33
90−95
high / 1080p
16−18
50−55
ultra / 1080p
10−11
27−30
4K / 2160p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 204% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
55−60
high / 768p
50−55
−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in World of Tanks is 12% more, than GeForce MX250.
Full Specs
GeForce MX250
Radeon R9 290X
Architecture
Pascal
GCN
Code name
N17S-G2
Hawaii XT
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
20 February 2019
24 October 2013
Pipelines
384
2816
Core clock speed
1518 MHz
Boost Clock
1582 MHz
947 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
24.91
176.0
Floating-point performance
5,632 gflops
Length
275 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
512 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
320 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2
+
CUDA
6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.76 kh/s
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
623 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
TrueAudio
+
Design
reference
DisplayPort support
+
CrossFire
+
DDMA audio
+
Decred / DCR (Decred)
1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)
350 Sol/s
AppAcceleration
+
LiquidVR
+
TressFX
+
UVD
+
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