P106-090
VS
GeForce MX250

P106-090 vs GeForce MX250

P106-090

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX250

2019Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The P106-090 is positioned at rank 184 and the GeForce MX250 is on rank 291, so the P106-090 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 P106-090

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
99%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
97%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
96%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
95%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
92%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
88%
#168
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2330%
#183
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
100%
#184
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
100%
#185
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
99%
#187
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
98%
#189
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
97%
#190
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
97%
#192
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
96%
#195
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
92%
#196
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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
622%
#284
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%
#297
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 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 P106-090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P106-090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX250.

InsightP106-090GeForce MX250
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $150 for the GeForce MX250, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 419.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightP106-090GeForce MX250
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+419.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 P106-090 and GeForce MX250

NVIDIA

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the GeForce MX250 reaches 2,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX250 uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 384 (GeForce MX250). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
G3D Mark Score
2,466+4%
2,375
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.352 TFLOPS+195%
0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1531 MHz+47%
1038 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
48+100%
24
L1 Cache
288 KB+100%
144 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+200%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX250) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+200%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs None (GeForce MX250). Decoder: NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250).

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
None
Decoder
NVDEC
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The P106-090 draws 75W versus the GeForce MX250's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 350W (GeForce MX250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75.

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
TDP
75W
10W-87%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
250mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
60°C-20%
75
Perf/Watt
32.9
237.5+622%
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Value Analysis

The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce MX250 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The P106-090 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 15.8 (GeForce MX250) — the P106-090 offers 420.3% better value. The GeForce MX250 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureP106-090GeForce MX250
MSRP
$389
$150-61%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-80%
$150
Performance per Dollar
82.2+420%
15.8
Codename
GP106
GP108B
Release
July 31 2017
February 20 2019
Ranking
#639
#643