GeForce MX250 vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX250

10

2,375

+0.8%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

15

2,356

0.0%

Radeon HD 4870 X2

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

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.

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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U.

Insight	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce MX250 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX250 and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

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 Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX250 scores 2,375 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX250 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX250) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score	2,375	2,356
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	2100 MHz+102%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U has 0 MB. The GeForce MX250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	48 GB/s	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce MX250) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U).

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Encoder	None	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX250 draws 10W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U's 15W — a 40% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX250) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce MX250	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP	10W-33%	15W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	237.5+51%	157.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX250 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce MX250) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).