GeForce MX250 vs Quadro P4200
Aggregated performance score
Quadro P4200 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 300% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary Details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in performance ranking | 196 | 543 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation | 7.56 | 2.37 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| GPU code name | GP104 | N17S-G2 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 7 May 2018 (5 years ago) | 20 February 2019 (5 years ago) |
| Current price | $1526 | $1165 |
Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.
Quadro P4200 has 219% better value for money than GeForce MX250.
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 | 2304 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1215 MHz | 1518 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1480 MHz | 1582 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 7,200 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 10/25 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 237.2 | 24.91 |
Form Factor & Compatibility
Information on Quadro P4200 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 | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 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 | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7132 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 192.3 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 |
Supported GPU Technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Optimus | + | no data |
API Compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2 |
| CUDA | 6.1 | 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.
Quadro P4200 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 300% based on our aggregated 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%
Quadro P4200 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 336% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 OpenCL
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.
Benchmark coverage: 9%
Quadro P4200 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 283% in GeekBench 5 OpenCL.
GeekBench 5 CUDA
Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses CUDA API by NVIDIA.
Benchmark coverage: 4%
Quadro P4200 outperforms GeForce MX250 by 287% in GeekBench 5 CUDA.
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 | 90−95
+291%
| 23
−291%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 40−45
+193%
|
14
−193%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 45−50
+158%
|
19
−158%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 40−45
+238%
|
13
−238%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 80−85
+238%
|
24
−238%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 65−70
+187%
|
23
−187%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 40−45
+273%
|
11
−273%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65−70
+247%
|
19
−247%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 65−70
+214%
|
21
−214%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 80−85
+171%
|
31
−171%
|
| Hitman 3 | 75−80
+400%
|
14−16
−400%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 50−55
+315%
|
13
−315%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 40−45
+193%
|
14
−193%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 55−60
+206%
|
18
−206%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 45−50
+277%
|
13
−277%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 40−45
+529%
|
7−8
−529%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 80−85
+326%
|
19
−326%
|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 65−70
+313%
|
16
−313%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 40−45
+310%
|
10−11
−310%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65−70
+288%
|
17
−288%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 65−70
+267%
|
18
−267%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 80−85
+250%
|
24
−250%
|
| Hitman 3 | 75−80
+971%
|
7
−971%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 50−55
+800%
|
6
−800%
|
| Metro Exodus | 40−45
+500%
|
7
−500%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 40−45
+413%
|
8
−413%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 55−60
+400%
|
11
−400%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 55−60
+171%
|
21
−171%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 45−50
+600%
|
7
−600%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 40−45
+529%
|
7−8
−529%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 80−85
+479%
|
14
−479%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 40−45
+310%
|
10−11
−310%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65−70
+313%
|
16
−313%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 65−70
+288%
|
17
−288%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 80−85
+425%
|
16
−425%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 55−60
+375%
|
12
−375%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 35−40
+333%
|
9−10
−333%
|
| Hitman 3 | 40−45
+320%
|
10−11
−320%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 30−35
+175%
|
12−14
−175%
|
| Metro Exodus | 24−27
+525%
|
4−5
−525%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 18−20
+375%
|
4−5
−375%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 30−35
+278%
|
9−10
−278%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 27−30
+440%
|
5−6
−440%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 24−27
+2400%
|
1−2
−2400%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 55−60
+1020%
|
5−6
−1020%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18
+433%
|
3−4
−433%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+330%
|
10−11
−330%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 45−50
+586%
|
7−8
−586%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+478%
|
9−10
−478%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
+400%
|
6−7
−400%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 18−20
+1800%
|
1−2
−1800%
|
4K
High Preset
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 20−22
+400%
|
4−5
−400%
|
| Hitman 3 | 24−27
+300%
|
6−7
−300%
|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 16−18
+100%
|
8−9
−100%
|
| Metro Exodus | 14−16
+1400%
|
1−2
−1400%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 12−14
+333%
|
3−4
−333%
|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 18−20
+800%
|
2−3
−800%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 27−30
+800%
|
3−4
−800%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 16−18
+433%
|
3−4
−433%
|
| Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 14−16
+600%
|
2−3
−600%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 30−33
+1400%
|
2−3
−1400%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+250%
|
6−7
−250%
|
| Far Cry New Dawn | 24−27
+200%
|
8−9
−200%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 35−40
+483%
|
6−7
−483%
|
| Watch Dogs: Legion | 10−12
+1000%
|
1−2
−1000%
|
This is how Quadro P4200 and GeForce MX250 compete in popular games:
- Quadro P4200 is 291% faster than GeForce MX250 in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, with 1440p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Quadro P4200 is 2400% faster than the GeForce MX250.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, Quadro P4200 surpassed GeForce MX250 in all 67 of our tests.
Pros & Cons Summary
| Performance score | 25.05 | 6.26 |
| Recency | 7 May 2018 | 20 February 2019 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Chip lithography | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 10 Watt |
The Quadro P4200 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce MX250 in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro P4200 is a mobile workstation card while GeForce MX250 is a mobile workstation one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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