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NVIDIA GeForce MX250

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4,6334% of 104,937

The GeForce MX250 has 4% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP10 W
Release DateQ1 2019
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU

The GeForce MX250 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019. Its GP108B chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,502 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 48.06 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This mobile card has a TDP of 10 W.

The GeForce MX250 has the 256th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.42% 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitecturePascal
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ1 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce MX250 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.

FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 1080p20 FPS--
Medium - 1080p11 FPS--
High - 1080p----
Ultra - 1080p----
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD - 2160p----
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce MX250's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)22.2+107%
Radeon RX 560X (Mobile)21.5+101%
Radeon 660M16.7+56%
GeForce MX35013.8+29%
GeForce MX25010.7
Radeon RX 550 (Mobile)8.73-18%

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce MX250's 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.

GPUCost Per Frame
Our database does not have enough data to compare the cost per frame with other GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
4,6334% of 104,937

The GeForce MX250 has 4% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce MX250 is ranked 256th with a score of 4,633.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

GeForce MX250's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Compare Value For Money

GeForce MX250's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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 GeForce MX250's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,103
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,220.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
21,545
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,660
3DMark 11 Performance Score
4,850
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
99.6
PassMark G3D Mark
2,423
PassMark G2D Mark
239
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
43.6
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
43.7
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

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

SpecValue
CodenameGP108B
ArchitecturePascal
Process Size14 nm
Transistors1,800 million

Board Compatibility

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

SpecValue
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache512 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)24
Render Output Units (ROP)16
Core Clock Speed937 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,038 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate16.61 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.91 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance797.2 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.91 GFLOPS

API Support

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

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.7

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