GeForce MX250 vs Radeon Pro

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 MX250 is positioned at rank #291 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX250

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

98%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

95%

#281

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

686%

#283

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

622%

#284

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

620%

#288

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

564%

#289

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

560%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

97%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

95%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

95%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro.

Insight	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $150 for the GeForce MX250, it costs 34% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 50.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($99)

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.

GeForce MX250 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX250 and Radeon Pro

GeForce MX250

The GeForce MX250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. 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: 2,375 points.

Radeon Pro

The Radeon Pro is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX250 scores 2,375 and the Radeon Pro reaches 2,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX250 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX250) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
G3D Mark Score	2,375	2,366
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.1
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	3840+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	13.06 TFLOPS+1538%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1700 MHz+64%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	240+900%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX250) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon Pro has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce MX250) vs Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs Unified Video Decoder.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
Encoder	None	Unified Video Decoder
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	Unified Video Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX250 draws 10W versus the Radeon Pro's 250W — a 184.6% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX250) vs 350W (Radeon Pro). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon Pro
TDP	10W-96%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	237.5+2400%	9.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX250 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro launched at $0 and now averages $99. The Radeon Pro costs 34% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce MX250) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon Pro offers 51.3% better value. The Radeon Pro is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).