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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$45
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 10 W

NVIDIA GeForce MX250 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.5

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%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.5

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%

2.5

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

6.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.0

Design

4.0%

5.8

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%

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Popularity

  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    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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    N/A~ £35

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Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is an entry-level mobile graphics card based on the Pascal GP108 architecture and a 14nm manufacturing process. It typically features 384 shading units, 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM on a 64-bit memory bus, and exists in two distinct power variants: a 25W model with a boost clock of 1582 MHz and a power-efficient 10W model with a lower boost of 1038 MHz. Its main advantages include significantly better performance than standard integrated graphics for light photo editing and casual 720p/1080p gaming on low settings, all while maintaining a slim profile suitable for ultraportable laptops. However, it suffers from a lack of modern features like ray tracing or DLSS support, a limited 2GB memory capacity that struggles with modern AAA titles, and potential thermal throttling in poorly cooled notebook designs.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce MX250

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%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.5
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a technical score of 3.46 points, which is lower than that of 94% 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 MX250 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%

3.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% 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

1.215 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 delivers 1.215 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 98.5% of graphics cards.
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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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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

48.06 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 reaches 48.06 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 MX250 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 MX250 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

12.1
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.9% of graphics cards.
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 MX250 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

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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 MX250 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

10 W
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a TDP of 10 W, which is lower than that of 100% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 MX250 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

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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 MX250 vs the average graphics card

  • 95.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (10 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 MX250 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (10 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.10 W vs 215 W
  • 15.14x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£35 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£35 vs £530).£35 vs £530
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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
  • 75.7% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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.
  • 95.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (10 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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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Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 36.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,582 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 37 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 89.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (38 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 84.7% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (25.3 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 MX250 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 94.7% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 20.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,519 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 94.7% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 91.8% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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.
  • 98.4% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (0.5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 older
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DirectX version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • No 3D output
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 36.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,582 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 MX250 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,582 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1582 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 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 MX250 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (24 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.24 vs 184
  • 89.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (38 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 MX250 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (38 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.37.97 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 89.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce MX250 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 MX250 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.48.06 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce MX250?

  • Efficient entry-level performance for light gaming (e.g., CS:GO, League of Legends, DOTA 2) at 1080p
  • Suitable for thin and light ultrabooks due to low power consumption (10W and 25W variants)
  • Better performance compared to most standard integrated graphics (e.g., Intel UHD/Iris Plus)
  • Decent for basic productivity tasks like light video editing and 3D modeling
  • Supports modern features like DirectX 12 and H.265 video decoding

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce MX250?

  • Struggles with modern AAA titles, often requiring 720p resolution and low settings for playability
  • Inconsistent performance across laptops due to significant throttling in poorly cooled systems
  • Confusing branding as the 10W variant is roughly 30% slower than the 25W version without clear labelling
  • Lack of a hardware NVENC encoder, forcing all video encoding onto the CPU
  • Essentially a rebrand of the older MX150 with only marginal clock speed improvements
  • Limited 2GB VRAM is insufficient for many newer games and higher-resolution creative workflows

Expert reviews

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laptopmedia.com
11/11/2020
[36 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W)

The LaptopMedia review highlights the 25W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 as a highly capable, budget-friendly GPU for light gaming, offering superior performance over integrated graphics and its 10W counterpart. Based on 36 game tests, it excels in competitive titles like CS:GO and League of Legends, although it is essentially a rebranded, older Pascal-based chip. Significant drawbacks...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/11/2020
[28 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 [10W] – not the best choice in terms of performance and power consumption

The 10W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (1D25) is an entry-level GPU for ultra-thin laptops that, despite allowing for lightweight designs and running light titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, offers poor performance-per-watt due to severely reduced clock speeds (937/1038 MHz). Benchmarks show it significantly underperforms compared to the 25W version and, in many cases, fails to offer a...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/03/2020
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) vs MX250 (10W) - cooling seems to be more essential than the raw power

LaptopMedia compares the 25W (1D13) and 10W (1D52) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 variants, finding that while the 25W version is 12-14% faster in synthetic benchmarks, superior cooling makes the 10W version more consistent. Due to severe throttling in poor cooling scenarios, a 25W GPU can underperform compared to a stable, well-cooled 10W variant in real-world gaming. The 25W variant offers...Read more

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laptopmag.com
30/08/2019
HP Envy 13Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. vs. Dell XPS 13Go to product viewer dialogue for this item.: Which 13-inch Laptop Is Best?

The Dell XPS 13 wins this close head-to-head comparison due to its superior premium design, outstanding battery life, and high-quality display options. Its compact chassis features razor-thin bezels and a luxurious carbon fiber deck. The XPS 13’s display panels produce a more vivid and color-accurate picture than its competitor. On the downside, the laptop lacks legacy USB Type-A...Read more

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laptopmag.com
02/01/2020
Dynabook Tecra X50-F review

The Dynabook Tecra X50-F marks a decent yet imperfect reboot of the former Toshiba brand, packaging solid features into a lightweight 3.2-pound onyx-blue metallic magnesium alloy chassis. Powered by an Intel Core i7-8665U processor and 16GB of RAM in its $2,144 review configuration, the business notebook handles everyday productivity tasks smoothly and boasts blistering-fast file...Read more

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laptopmag.com
08/05/2020
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15 is a premium royal-blue 2-in-1 laptop featuring a 15.6-inch 1080p QLED touch display, an Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor, 12GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU. Its standout feature is the built-in S Pen stylus, which docks conveniently into the chassis and supports fluid sketching, note-taking, and remote gesture controls. The QLED screen...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
17/02/2026
Asus Zenbook 14 UX434Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review (UX434FLC and UX434FL – Core i7, Nvidia MX250)

The ASUS ZenBook 14 UX434FL is a compact, well-built ultraportable featuring a functional, glass-covered ScreenPad 2.0, a comfortable keyboard, and solid, quiet performance for everyday tasks, with competitive pricing. It also boasts a high-contrast 14-inch touchscreen and good overall build quality. However, the device suffers from a restrictive cooling design that blows hot air...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
17/02/2026
Asus ZenBook Duo UX481FL review (Core i7, Nvidia MX250)

The Asus ZenBook Duo UX481FL is reviewed as a well-built, innovative dual-screen ultrabook featuring a solid Core i7/Nvidia MX250 performance, excellent 70Wh battery life, and fair-quality IPS screens, all while operating cool and quiet. Conversely, the design presents significant drawbacks, specifically a cramped keyboard with no palm rest and a small, awkward clickpad that limits...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/03/2020
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) vs MX250 (10W) – cooling seems to be more essential than the raw power

A LaptopMedia comparison between the 25W and 10W variants of the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 reveals that proper cooling is more critical for performance than raw power specifications. While the 25W version provides superior peak performance and higher clock speeds (up to 1480MHz) when adequately cooled, it suffers from significant thermal throttling in poor chassis designs. Conversely,...Read more

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laptopmag.com
07/04/2021
HP Envy 13 (2019)Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The 2019 HP Envy 13 is a highly capable and affordable Ultrabook that stands out as an excellent value for college students and travelers. The laptop features an attractive, lightweight silver-metal chassis weighing 2.8 pounds and a very bright display that reaches up to 411 nits on the 1080p model. Performance is fast and reliable, powered by 8th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processors,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/11/2020
[28 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 [10W] – not the best choice in terms of performance and power consumption

The LaptopMedia review of the 10W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (1D25) reveals that while its low power consumption allows for use in slim, portable laptops with manageable thermals, the chip provides only modest gaming performance suitable for light titles. However, the major drawback is its heavily compromised speed compared to the 25W variant and superior competing integrated graphics,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
11/11/2020
[36 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) – a budget GPU that is still very capable

The LaptopMedia review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) as a capable, budget-friendly GPU that outperforms integrated graphics like Intel Iris G5/G7, featuring 384 shaders and up to 4GB GDDR5. Pros include a 14% performance lead over the 10W variant and solid performance in lighter games, such as 117 FPS in CS:GO (Low). Conversely, cons indicate it is largely a rebranded...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
24/06/2025
Nvidia GeForce MX250 (1D13 or 1D52) benchmarks vs GeForce MX150Go to product viewer dialogue for this item., Intel UHD 620

The UltrabookReview analysis indicates the Nvidia GeForce MX250 serves as an incremental, entry-level upgrade over the MX150, offering a clear performance advantage over integrated graphics for daily tasks and light gaming. While it supports modern APIs, the review highlights significant thermal throttling, with sustained loads causing the GPU to drop from 1.7 GHz to 1.2 GHz,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
11/11/2020
[36 Gaming tests + videos] NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (25W) – a budget GPU that is still very capable

The LaptopMedia review finds the 25W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 to be a highly capable budget GPU, offering superior performance over integrated graphics with solid results in esports titles like CS:GO (117 FPS low) and Dota 2 (104 FPS low). Based on the Pascal architecture, this 25W variant boasts higher clock speeds and roughly 14% better performance than its 10W counterpart, making it...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/11/2020
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 [10W] im Test – 28 Gaming-Tests und Videos - LaptopMedia Deutschland

According to a LaptopMedia review, the 10W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (ID: 1D25) is an inefficient choice for modern gaming due to significantly reduced clock speeds aimed at fitting into thin, low-power notebooks. While it functions well as a low-heat, power-sipping solution capable of handling older titles like CS:GO and League of Legends efficiently, it fails to deliver playable...Read more

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lescahiersdudebutant.fr
16/01/2023
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2020, Test et avis

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is recognized as a high-performance, ultra-premium laptop featuring an exceptionally lightweight magnesium/aluminum chassis and a bright 3:2 touchscreen display. It offers snappy productivity performance, a responsive haptic trackpad, and fast charging capabilities, making it ideal for professional mobility. YouTube · However, the device comes with a high...Read more

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tomsguide.fr
06/05/2020
Test MateBook X Pro 2020 : que vaut le PC portable haut de gamme de Huawei ?

The 2020 Huawei MateBook X Pro is a premium ultrabook that targets high-end competitors like the MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 13 by updating its predecessor with a 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce MX250 graphics card. Reviewers highly praise its lightweight aluminium chassis, excellent typing comfort, and its...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/11/2020
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (10W) - test di gioco

The LaptopMedia review of the 10W NVIDIA GeForce MX250 highlights a low-power, Pascal-based (GP108) GPU designed for thin ultrabooks, featuring 384 shader units and restricted clock speeds (937–1038 MHz). A major takeaway is that this 10W variant (Device ID 1D25/1D52) is rarely labeled by manufacturers, requiring tools like GPU-Z to distinguish it from the faster 25W version. Pros...Read more

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tweakers.net
05/09/2019
Acer Swift-laptops Preview - Ice Lake en MX250 in een laptop van 1kg

The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54GT) weighs only 990 grams while featuring a 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake processor and an Nvidia GeForce MX250 dedicated GPU, offering high performance in a compact 14-inch form factor. Key advantages include the significantly faster Intel Iris Plus graphics, which nearly rival the MX250, and a well-built, incredibly light magnesium alloy chassis....Read more

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hardware.info
09/10/2019
Hoe bevalt een laptop met twee schermen? Asus Zenbook Pro Duo UX581 review

The Asus Zenbook Pro Duo UX581 stands out as an innovative dual-screen laptop featuring a primary 15.6-inch 4K AMOLED touchscreen and a wide "Screenpad Plus" secondary display running at 3840 x 1100 pixels. Powered by powerful high-end hardware like a 9th-generation Intel Core i7 or i9 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card, it delivers excellent overall system and...Read more

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