GeForce MX250 vs Radeon R9 M470
Aggregate performance score
GeForce MX250 outperforms Radeon R9 M470 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 554 | 546 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 2.37 |
| Architecture | GCN 2 (2016) | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| GPU code name | Saturn | N17S-G2 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 14 May 2016 (8 years ago) | 20 February 2019 (5 years ago) |
| Current price | no data | $1165 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 768 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1000 MHz | 1518 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1000 MHz | 1582 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 2,080 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 10/25 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 48.00 | 24.91 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,536 gflops | no data |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on Radeon R9 M470 and GeForce MX250 compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For notebook video cards it's notebook size, connection slot and bus, if the video card is inserted into a slot instead of being soldered to the notebook motherboard.
| Laptop size | large | large |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2 |
| CUDA | no data | 6.1 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
GeForce MX250 outperforms Radeon R9 M470 by 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Benchmark coverage: 25%
GeForce MX250 outperforms Radeon R9 M470 by 4% in Passmark.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Benchmark coverage: 14%
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU
Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.
Benchmark coverage: 14%
Radeon R9 M470 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 13% in 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 21−24
−9.5%
| 23
+9.5%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−11
−40%
|
14
+40%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 12−14
−58.3%
|
19
+58.3%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 6−7
−117%
|
13
+117%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
−23.5%
|
21
+23.5%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14
−38.5%
|
18
+38.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−11
−10%
|
11
+10%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 18−20
−15.8%
|
22
+15.8%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 14−16
−80%
|
27
+80%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
−40.9%
|
31
+40.9%
|
| Hitman 3 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
−60.9%
|
37
+60.9%
|
| Metro Exodus | 14−16
−66.7%
|
25
+66.7%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
−75%
|
28
+75%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 18−20
−52.6%
|
29
+52.6%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 9−10
−11.1%
|
10−11
+11.1%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 12−14
−8.3%
|
13
+8.3%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 6−7
−16.7%
|
7−8
+16.7%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+0%
|
17
+0%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14
−38.5%
|
18
+38.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−11
+0%
|
10−11
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 18−20
−111%
|
40
+111%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 14−16
−13.3%
|
17
+13.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
−9.1%
|
24
+9.1%
|
| Hitman 3 | 14−16
+75%
|
8
−75%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
−13%
|
26
+13%
|
| Metro Exodus | 14−16
−20%
|
18
+20%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
−31.3%
|
21
+31.3%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 18−20
+26.7%
|
15
−26.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
−75%
|
21
+75%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 9−10
−11.1%
|
10−11
+11.1%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 12−14
+71.4%
|
7
−71.4%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 6−7
−16.7%
|
7−8
+16.7%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 12−14
+8.3%
|
12
−8.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−11
+0%
|
10−11
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 18−20
+46.2%
|
13
−46.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
+37.5%
|
16
−37.5%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 21−24
+43.8%
|
16
−43.8%
|
| Metro Exodus | 14−16
−13.3%
|
17
+13.3%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+0%
|
12
+0%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 9−10
−11.1%
|
10−11
+11.1%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 16−18
−12.5%
|
18
+12.5%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
|
| Hitman 3 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 4−5
−25%
|
5−6
+25%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 9−10
−11.1%
|
10−11
+11.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−12
+0%
|
10−12
+0%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 12−14
−7.7%
|
14−16
+7.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
−20%
|
6−7
+20%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
−20%
|
6−7
+20%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
+0%
|
16−18
+0%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
| Hitman 3 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
−50%
|
3−4
+50%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2
−100%
|
2−3
+100%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
−16.7%
|
7−8
+16.7%
|
This is how R9 M470 and GeForce MX250 compete in popular games:
- GeForce MX250 is 10% faster in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Hitman 3, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the R9 M470 is 75% faster.
- in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the GeForce MX250 is 117% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- R9 M470 is ahead in 7 tests (10%)
- GeForce MX250 is ahead in 37 tests (52%)
- there's a draw in 27 tests (38%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.03 | 6.27 |
| Recency | 14 May 2016 | 20 February 2019 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Radeon R9 M470 and GeForce MX250.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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