GeForce MX150 vs Radeon RX 560X

When comparing GeForce MX150 and Radeon RX 560X, 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 MX150 and Radeon RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX150 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX150 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 MX150 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX150 Radeon RX 560X
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon RX 560X has 650% more power consumption, than GeForce MX150.
  • GeForce MX150 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce MX150 and Radeon RX 560X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • GeForce MX150 is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 560X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX150 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX150 is 293 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • GeForce MX150 and Radeon RX 560X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 992 MHz higher, than GeForce MX150.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 1−2 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce MX150.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX150 Radeon RX 560X
Architecture Pascal GCN 4.0
Code name N17S-G1 Polaris 21
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 16 May 2017 11 April 2018
Pipelines 384 1024
Core clock speed 1468 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1532 MHz 1275 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 24.91 81.60
Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6008 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Laptop size large
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