NVIDIA GeForce MX250 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce MX250
4,6334% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q408% better
23,54023% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 408% better performance than the GeForce MX250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX250
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2019. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP108B) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The MX250 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 48.06 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The MX250 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 937 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,038 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The MX250 has the 259th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104B) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1080 Max-Q includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,277 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,366 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1080 Max-Q has the 99th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q2 2017
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
20 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
11 FPS
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile22.2+107%
Radeon RX 560X Mobile21.5+101%
Radeon 660M16.7+56%
GeForce MX35013.8+29%
GeForce MX25010.7
Radeon RX 550 Mobile8.73-18%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce MX250
4,6334% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q408% better
23,54023% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 408% better performance than the GeForce MX250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX250 is ranked 259th with a score of 4,633, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is ranked 99th with a score of 23,540.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX250
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX250 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,103
5,868.5
(+432.05%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,220.5
5,591.5
(+358.13%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
21,545
114,542
(+431.64%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,660
18,191.5
(+397.04%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,850
16,910.5
(+248.67%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
99.6
111.2
(+11.65%)
PassMark G3D Mark
2,412
11,521
(+377.65%)
PassMark G2D Mark
239
733
(+206.69%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
43.6
197
(+351.83%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
43.7
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CodenameGP108BGP104B
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process Size14 nm16 nm
Transistors1,800 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache512 KB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W150 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CUDA Cores3842,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)320
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)24160
Render Output Units (ROP)1664
Core Clock Speed937 MHz1,277 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,038 MHz1,366 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate16.61 GPixel/s87.42 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.91 GTexel/s218.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance797.2 GFLOPS6.99 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.91 GFLOPS218.6 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.