GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R9 M470

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 MX250 is positioned at rank 291 and the Radeon R9 M470 is on rank 428, so the GeForce MX250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon R9 M470

#418

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1630%

#420

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1478%

#421

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1474%

#425

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1340%

#426

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1331%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

100%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX250 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX250 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $150 for the GeForce MX250, it costs 47% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 R9 M470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX250 and Radeon R9 M470

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 R9 M470

The Radeon R9 M470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,331 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX250 scores 2,375 and the Radeon R9 M470 reaches 2,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX250 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M470 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX250) vs 768 (Radeon R9 M470). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
G3D Mark Score	2,375+2%	2,331
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+4%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	144 KB	192 KB+33%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
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)

The GeForce MX250 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX250) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470) — the GeForce MX250 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	48 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX250 draws 10W versus the Radeon R9 M470's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX250) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon R9 M470
TDP	10W-87%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	237.5+664%	31.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX250 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M470 launched at $350 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 M470 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce MX250) vs 29.1 (Radeon R9 M470) — the Radeon R9 M470 offers 84.2% better value. The GeForce MX250 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).