GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
When comparing GeForce MX250 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 512 Cores Kaveri is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
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 512 Cores Kaveri | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce MX250 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 798 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
- GeForce MX250 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce MX250 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 190−200 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 160−170 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 41% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Far Cry 5 is 63% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Fortnite is 46% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Forza Horizon 4 is 71% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Grand Theft Auto V is 39% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Minecraft is 13% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
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 Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 45% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
medium / 768p | 30−33 | 18−20 |
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
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 57% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX250 in World of Tanks is 25% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri. |
Full Specs
GeForce MX250 | Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri | |
Architecture | Pascal | GCN |
Code name | N17S-G2 | Kaveri Spectre |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 20 February 2019 | 14 January 2014 |
Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1518 MHz | 720 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,800 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 24.91 | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | + |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2 |
Shader Model | 6.4 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.2 | |
CUDA | 6.1 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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