GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 550X

CPU

GPU

GeForce MX250

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

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Radeon RX 550X

2018Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

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GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 550X Performance Spectrum

GeForce MX250

2 GB 10

2,375

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

Radeon RX 550X

4 GB 50

2,381

+0.3%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 550X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 550X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce MX250

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 50W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 550X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌2019 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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37.6% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$109 MSRP

Radeon RX 550X

2018

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $41 less on MSRP ($109 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 15.8 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2018 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 50W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 550X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (2,381 vs 2,375), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX250 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 550X makes the most sense to buy today. It is $41 cheaper on MSRP at $109 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 38% (21.8 vs 15.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon RX 550X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce MX250 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX 550X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX250 scores 2,375 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX250 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX250) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
G3D Mark Score	2,375	2,381
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1183 MHz+14%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+13%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 550X is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce MX250 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce MX250 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 550X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX250 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X carries 4 GB. Radeon RX 550X gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX250 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 550X.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
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	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce MX250) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
Encoder	None	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	VCE
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX250 draws 10W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX250) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
TDP	10W-80%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	237.5+399%	47.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX250 came in at $150, while the Radeon RX 550X launched at $109. On MSRP, Radeon RX 550X was 27.3% cheaper ($41 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.8 (GeForce MX250) vs 21.8 (Radeon RX 550X) — the Radeon RX 550X offers 38% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX250 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX 550X
MSRP	$150	$109-27%
Performance per Dollar	15.8	21.8+38%
Codename	GP108B	Lexa
Release	February 20 2019	December 16 2018
Ranking	#643	#642

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