GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 540
When comparing GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 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 Radeon RX 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 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 Radeon RX 540 here:
Main Specs
GeForce MX250
Radeon RX 540
Power consumption (TDP)
10 Watt
65 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Radeon RX 540 has 550% more power consumption, than GeForce MX250.
GeForce MX250 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and Radeon RX 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 540 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce MX250 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 540 - with Polaris.
GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 540 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX250 is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 540.
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
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
QHD / 1440p
2−3
3−4
low / 720p
27−30
30−33
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 15% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
18−20
20−22
QHD / 1440p
4−5
6−7
4K / 2160p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
45−50
45−50
medium / 1080p
21−24
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Battlefield 5 is 5% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 540 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
190−200
200−210
medium / 768p
160−170
170−180
ultra / 1080p
85−90
90−95
QHD / 1440p
50−55
50−55
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
120−130
130−140
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 5% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX 540 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
medium / 768p
85−90
90−95
ultra / 1080p
55−60
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Dota 2 is 3% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
14−16
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
4K / 2160p
5−6
6−7
low / 720p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Far Cry 5 is 5% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
24−27
ultra / 1080p
16−18
18−20
QHD / 1440p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
90−95
95−100
medium / 1080p
45−50
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Fortnite is 7% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
24−27
ultra / 1080p
18−20
18−20
QHD / 1440p
7−8
8−9
low / 720p
45−50
50−55
medium / 1080p
24−27
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 8% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
75−80
80−85
medium / 768p
70−75
70−75
high / 1080p
24−27
27−30
ultra / 1080p
10−12
12−14
QHD / 1440p
1−2
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
8−9
9−10
ultra / 1080p
6−7
7−8
4K / 2160p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Metro Exodus is 20% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
100−105
100−110
medium / 1080p
100−110
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Minecraft is 3% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
21−24
21−24
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
50−55
55−60
medium / 1080p
21−24
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 7% more, than GeForce MX250.
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
9−10
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
27−30
medium / 1080p
14−16
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 13% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
medium / 768p
30−33
30−35
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
10−11
4K / 2160p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 9% more, than GeForce MX250.
low / 768p
95−100
100−105
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
30−35
high / 768p
50−55
50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 540 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce MX250.
Full Specs
GeForce MX250
Radeon RX 540
Architecture
Pascal
Polaris
Code name
N17S-G2
Polaris 12
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
20 February 2019
21 March 2017
Pipelines
384
512
Core clock speed
1518 MHz
Boost Clock
1582 MHz
1219 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
24.91
39.01
Floating-point performance
1,248 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.0
Shader Model
6.4
5.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2
CUDA
6.1
FreeSync
+
Laptop size
large
large
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