Radeon RX 550X vs GeForce MX250

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX250.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $150 for the GeForce MX250, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 234.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️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.

Radeon RX 550X Benchmark Check

GeForce MX250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X and GeForce MX250

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX250
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX250 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	GeForce MX250
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	48 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce MX250 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 550X costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 15.8 (GeForce MX250) — the Radeon RX 550X offers 234.8% better value. The GeForce MX250 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).