
P106-090 vs GeForce MX250

P106-090
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GeForce MX250
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-090
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX250
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.
| Insight | P106-090 | GeForce 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.
| Insight | P106-090 | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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).
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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.
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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% |
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).
| Feature | P106-090 | GeForce 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 |
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