GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce MX250
GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX250
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce MX250?
Comparing the entry-level GeForce MX250 to the powerful GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB reveals the massive gulf between basic productivity laptops and modern enthusiast desktops. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 1500% faster, transitioning from a chip that struggles with basic 1080p tasks to a powerhouse that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
A monumental technical advantage for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is its massive 16GB VRAM buffer—eight times the 2GB found on the MX250. This memory is critical for handling high-resolution textures and complex effects in modern titles. Furthermore, the 40-series card features DLSS 3 Frame Generation and advanced Ray Tracing cores, neither of which are present on the ultra-mobile MX250. This jump in technology allows for a level of immersion and speed and that transforms any digital experience from \"unplayable\" to \"seamless.\"
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the undisputed winner in every conceivable category. it provides the necessary horsepower for modern high-end gaming, professional rendering, and AI research. The GeForce MX250 is strictly for basic office use on legacy portable machines and offers no modern gaming capability. For anyone looking to revitalize their PC experience with a world-class performance boost in 2026, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 723.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+723.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-723.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 312.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce MX250.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+312.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($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 GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce MX250
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce MX250's 2,375 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 723.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce MX250 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 (GeForce MX250). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce MX250). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+723% | 2,375 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+700% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1795% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+137% | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+2043% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce MX250 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce MX250 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX250 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 GB/s (GeForce MX250) — a 466.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX250) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s+467% | 48 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce MX250). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (GeForce MX250). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce MX250).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce MX250's 10W — a 168% difference. The GeForce MX250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce MX250). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 10W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-3% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0 | 237.5+40% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce MX250 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce MX250 costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 15.8 (GeForce MX250) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 313.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce MX250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $150-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+314% | 15.8 |
| Codename | AD107 | GP108B |
| Release | May 18 2023 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #84 | #643 |
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