Radeon R7 250X vs GeForce MX150
Radeon R7 250X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 250X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX150.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 250X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 250X holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Radeon R7 250X and GeForce MX150
Radeon R7 250X
The Radeon R7 250X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,269 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce MX150
The GeForce MX150 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. 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: 2,252 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 250X scores 2,269 and the GeForce MX150 reaches 2,252 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 250X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX150 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 384 (GeForce MX150). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250X) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX150). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,269 | 2,252 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+53% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1038 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+11% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 72 GB/s (Radeon R7 250X) vs 48 GB/s (GeForce MX150) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon R7 250X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 250X) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX150) — the GeForce MX150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 GB/s+50% | 48 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R7 250X) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250X) vs No (GeForce MX150). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon R7 250X) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 (GeForce MX150).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 250X draws 80W versus the GeForce MX150's 10W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce MX150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 250X) vs 350W (GeForce MX150). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 10W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 28.4 | 225.2+693% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 250X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce MX150 launched at $150 and now averages $60. The Radeon R7 250X costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 75.6 (Radeon R7 250X) vs 37.5 (GeForce MX150) — the Radeon R7 250X offers 101.6% better value. The GeForce MX150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 250X | GeForce MX150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-34% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-50% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.6+102% | 37.5 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GP108 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #655 | #657 |
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