NVIDIA GeForce MX250 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M

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Performance
GeForce MX2506% better
4,6334% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950M
4,3674% of 104,598

The GeForce MX250 has 6% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX250
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GeForce GTX 950M
No data available

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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 950M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 950M has 4 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 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 950M includes 640 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 993 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,124 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 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 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 950M has the 265th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.18% 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 950M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2015
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 950M
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
Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce MX2506% better
4,6334% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950M
4,3674% of 104,598

The GeForce MX250 has 6% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX250 is ranked 259th with a score of 4,633, and the GeForce GTX 950M is ranked 265th with a score of 4,367.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX250
No data available
GeForce GTX 950M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX250 and the GeForce GTX 950M 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce MX250 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R9 M280X4,698+1%
Radeon RX 540 Mobile4,646+0%
GeForce MX2504,633
Radeon RX 550 Mobile4,559-2%
Radeon Pro 4504,502-3%
GeForce MX1504,494-3%
GeForce GTX 850M4,385.5-5%
GeForce GTX 950M4,367-6%
Quadro M1000M4,229.5-9%
FirePro W5170M4,197-9%

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
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce MX250GeForce GTX 950M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,103
(+13.59%)
971
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,220.5
(+11.56%)
1,094
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
21,545
(+0.89%)
21,355.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,660
(+14.37%)
3,200
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,850
(+6.02%)
4,574.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
99.6
(+97.62%)
50.4
PassMark G3D Mark
2,412
2,588
(+7.3%)
PassMark G2D Mark
239
(+9.13%)
219
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
43.6
(+3.56%)
42.1
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
43.7
(+28.91%)
33.9
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 950M
CodenameGP108BGM107
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors1,800 million1,870 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 950M
Memory Size2 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s28.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 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 950M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W75 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 950M
CUDA Cores384640
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2440
Render Output Units (ROP)1616
Core Clock Speed937 MHz993 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,038 MHz1,124 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 950M
Pixel Fill Rate16.61 GPixel/s17.98 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.91 GTexel/s44.96 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance797.2 GFLOPS1,439 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.91 GFLOPS44.96 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 950M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7 (5.1)

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