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    GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R7 250X

    When comparing GeForce MX250 and Radeon R7 250X, 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 250X 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 MX250 Radeon R7 250X
    Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 80 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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    • Radeon R7 250X has 700% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
    • GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon R7 250X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce MX250 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 250X.
    • GeForce MX250 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 250X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
    • GeForce MX250 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 250X - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 5375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 10−12
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 1−2
    low / 720p 27−30 24−27
    medium / 1080p 16−18 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than Radeon R7 250X.

    Full Specs

      GeForce MX250 Radeon R7 250X
    Architecture Pascal GCN 1.0
    Code name N17S-G2 Cape Verde
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 20 February 2019 13 February 2014
    Pipelines 384 640
    Core clock speed 1518 MHz
    Boost Clock 1582 MHz 1000 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million 1,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 24.91 38.00
    Floating-point performance 1,216 gflops
    Length 210 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1625 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2
    CUDA 6.1
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 152 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    Design reference
    CrossFire +
    DDMA audio +
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