Radeon RX Vega 5 vs GeForce MX250

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX Vega 5

15

2,356

0.0%

Radeon Vega 6

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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

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.

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%

#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

🚀 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 5.

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

Radeon RX Vega 5 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX Vega 5

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 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 Vega 5 scores 2,356 and the GeForce MX250 reaches 2,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the GeForce MX250 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 384 (GeForce MX250). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce MX250
G3D Mark Score	2,356	2,375
Architecture	Vega	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz+35%	1038 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce MX250
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 5 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX250 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX250 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce MX250
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs None (GeForce MX250). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce MX250
Encoder	VCN 2.0	None
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the GeForce MX250's 10W — a 40% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 350W (GeForce MX250). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

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

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Value Analysis

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