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  • Avg. price: ~£350
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 25 W

NVIDIA GeForce MX150 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.4

Performance

24.0%

1.8

Memory

12.0%

3.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.6

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.0

Design

4.0%

5.5

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £350

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce MX150 is an entry-level mobile graphics card based on the 14nm Pascal architecture, featuring 384 CUDA cores, a 64-bit memory interface, and typically 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM. It operates with a base clock of 1468 MHz and a boost clock up to 1532 MHz, offering a significant performance leap over integrated graphics for tasks like photo editing and casual 1080p gaming at medium settings. Its primary advantages include high power efficiency with a low 25W TDP (and a 10W '1D12' variant for ultrabooks) and a compact design ideal for thin-and-light laptops. However, it is limited by its small 2GB memory buffer, struggles with modern AAA titles at high settings, and lacks advanced features like a dedicated video encoding engine.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce MX150

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

3.1
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a technical score of 3.14 points, which is lower than that of 96.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.1

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

4.8
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.8 points, which is lower than 97.5% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

48.1 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 reaches 48.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 98.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x4
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 uses x4 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.5
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

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Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

25 W
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a TDP of 25 W, which is lower than that of 99% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

25 W
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 draws 25 W under peak load, which is lower than 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

25 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce MX150 vs the average graphics card

  • 88.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.25 W vs 215 W
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.512 MB vs 32 MB
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.25 W vs 220 W
  • 75.7% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (74 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (74 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².74 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • Broader encode codec support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264).
    What it is: Supported hardware video encoding formats
    When it matters: When you record, stream, or transcode and need the right hardware video formats.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264).H.264/H.265 vs H.264
  • 16x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (512 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 75.7% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (74 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Broader encode codec support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264).
  • 88.4% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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  • 38.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,532 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 37 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (3 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 160 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 90.2% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (36.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 85.2% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (24.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 23.5% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,469 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 99.9% lower FP16 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 89.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (48.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x4 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 100% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 38.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,532 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,532 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1532 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 37 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (3 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (3 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.3 vs 40
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.8x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 160 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.24 vs 184
  • 90.2% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (36.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (36.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.36.77 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 89.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (48.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce MX150 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (48.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.48.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce MX150?

  • Significant improvement over integrated graphics, offering about 4x the performance of Intel HD 520/620
  • Great for eSports titles like CS:GO, Dota 2, and League of Legends, which can run at 60 FPS on 1080p
  • Highly power efficient with a low TDP (10W-25W), allowing for longer battery life in slim ultrabooks
  • Capable of light video and photo editing, outperforming the previous 940MX by roughly 25-30%
  • Found in affordable budget-to-mid-range laptops, providing a low-cost entry point for light gaming

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce MX150?

  • Struggles with modern AAA titles, often requiring 720p resolution and low settings to reach 30 FPS
  • Confusing marketing with two versions: the standard 25W '1D10' and a significantly slower 10W '1D12' variant
  • Limited by 2GB of VRAM, which is insufficient for high-resolution textures or demanding modern software
  • Lacks Nvidia ShadowPlay support for gameplay recording and encoding
  • Frequently thermal throttles in thin laptops, leading to performance drops during extended gaming sessions

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29/03/2018
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card: Everything you need to know

Overview and Performance The NVIDIA GeForce MX150 is a mobile discrete graphics card designed for notebooks to replace the aging GeForce 940MX. Built on Pascal architecture, this entry-level GPU offers an enticing 25% performance boost over its predecessor while maintaining a similar or lower thermal design point (TDP). Acting essentially as the mobile equivalent of the GT 1030...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
28/07/2017
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 vs GTX 1050 (Laptop) - Gaming Performance and Benchmarks

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 delivers superior performance over the MX150, offering a 25% to over 100% boost in gaming, largely due to its 640 CUDA cores and 128-bit memory bus. While offering high frame rates in titles like GTA V, the GTX 1050's main drawback is its 40–50W power draw, requiring superior cooling and reducing battery life. Conversely, the MX150 is designed for thin...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
21/09/2018
Gaming with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 – benchmarks and gameplay videos

LaptopMedia's review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 as a popular, budget-friendly dedicated GPU that offers a significant performance boost over the 940MX and MX130. It enables playable, light gaming in titles like GTA V and DOOM at 1080p, making it a strong choice for productivity laptops. However, the card struggles with modern, demanding AAA titles, which often require lower...Read more

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techtest.org
27/03/2018
Nvidia MX150 vs. Intel 620, was kann die Nvidia Geforce MX150 leisten und welche Spiele kann man auf dieser spielen?

The reviewed article evaluates the performance differences between the dedicated Nvidia GeForce MX150 and the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 using an identical Intel Core i7-8550U and 16GB RAM testing setup across laptops like the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro. The Nvidia MX150 functions essentially as a renamed desktop GeForce GT 1030 operating on 14nm Pascal architecture. Across all...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
05/07/2018
Test HP Spectre x360 15 2018 : le même en plus grand

The 2018 HP Spectre x360 15 is a premium 15.6-inch convertible laptop that mirrors the high-end finish and versatile design of its 13-inch sibling. Encased in a brushed aluminium chassis with distinctive gold edges, it functions as a flexible 2-in-1 with an excellent backlit chiclet keyboard, a built-in numeric keypad, and a highly responsive trackpad. Under the hood, it features an...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
07/06/2019
Test : laptop Razer Blade Stealth 13

The Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Graphics model) is a sleek 13.3-inch ultraportable laptop designed for gamers and mobile professionals, retailing at €1,699. It features a premium, matte-black CNC aluminium unibody chassis that offers a highly professional aesthetic. Performance is driven by an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, a 256GB NVMe SSD, and a dedicated NVIDIA...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
05/10/2018
Test MateBook X Pro : un excellent ultraportable de Huawei

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a premium ultraportable laptop heavily inspired by Apple's MacBook Pro design, featuring a sleek, well-assembled aluminium chassis. The standout feature is its impressive 13.9-inch tactile IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, boasting an exceptional 90% screen-to-body ratio, high maximum brightness ( 4 9 5 c d / m 2 ), and nearly perfect color...Read more

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gamereactor.es
26/02/2019
Análisis del Huawei MateBook 13

The Huawei MateBook 13 is a compact, high-quality ultrabook designed as a more affordable alternative to the premium MateBook X Pro, featuring an all-aluminum chassis, a 14.9 mm thickness, and a weight of 1.28 kg. The reviewed unit balances everyday productivity and light creative workflows well, powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a dedicated...Read more

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xiaomitoday.it
25/10/2017
Recensione Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro - Ultra performance, ultra economico

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro is a 15.6-inch laptop featuring a robust, MacBook-inspired magnesium alloy design, 8th-generation Intel processors, and an efficient cooling system. Pros highlighted in the XiaomiToday.it review include impressive performance, a fast-charging 60Wh battery, a 1.5mm key travel keyboard with a fingerprint reader, and a competitive price point for its...Read more

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