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GeForce MX150
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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. The GeForce MX150 is positioned at rank #304 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX150
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce MX150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 661.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+661.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
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.
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,219 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX150 scores 2,252 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U reaches 2,219 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX150 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX150) vs 2,304 (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,252+1% | 2,219 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2304+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 7.949 TFLOPS+897% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1725 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 144+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX150) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX150 draws 10W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U's 180W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX150) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-94% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 225.2+1731% | 12.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX150 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce MX150 costs 86.7% less ($390 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.5 (GeForce MX150) vs 4.9 (Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U) — the GeForce MX150 offers 665.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce MX150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-67% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-87% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.5+665% | 4.9 |
| Codename | GP108 | Navi 10 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #657 | #167 |
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