GeForce MX150 vs FirePro D500
GeForce MX150
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce MX150 is positioned at rank 304 and the FirePro D500 is on rank 226, so the FirePro D500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX150
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX150.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce MX150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX150 and FirePro D500
GeForce MX150
The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,252 points.
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX150 scores 2,252 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX150 is built on Pascal while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX150) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,252 | 2,272 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 2.227 TFLOPS+179% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 96+300% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 384 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX150 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro D500 has 4 GB. The FirePro D500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX150) vs 768 KB (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150) vs 12 (FirePro D500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce MX150) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX150 draws 10W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 185.9% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX150) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-96% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 279mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 225.2+2613% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX150 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce MX150 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.5 (GeForce MX150) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the GeForce MX150 offers 148.3% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-70% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5+148% | 15.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | Tahiti |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #657 | #484 |
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