NVIDIA GeForce MX250

Based on 3 reportsGPUNVIDIAMid-rangeMost recent submission: Oct 17, 2026

The NVIDIA GeForce MX250 runs at an average of 75°C under load based on 3 community submissions. The hottest 10% of submissions report temperatures above 75°C, while the coolest 10% stay below 75°C. Idle temperatures average 48.3°C.

Runs warm
Average load temp is above the typical mid-range baseline of 68°C — slightly warmer than peers in its class.

Specifications

Manufacturer
NVIDIA

Idle Temperature

48.3°C
Cool
Coolest 10%
44.0°C
Typical
46.0°C
Hottest 10%
55.0°C

Load Temperature

75.0°C
Warm
Coolest 10%
75.0°C
Typical
75.0°C
Hottest 10%
75.0°C

Load temperature distribution

70–80°C
3

Load Temperature Distribution

20°C60°C100°C
Coolest 10%: 75°CTypical: 75°CHottest 10%: 75°C

Is your temperature normal?

  • Below 75°C — cooler than 90% of submissions for this hardware. Excellent cooling.
  • Between 75°C and 75°C — within the typical range for this hardware.
  • Above 75°C — hotter than 90% of submissions. Worth investigating: thermal paste, cooler mount, dust, or case airflow.
  • Above 83°C — at or beyond the safe operating ceiling for this tier. Reduce load, check cooling, and consider professional inspection.

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Coldest run

75.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 17, 2026

Hottest run

75.0°C
Stock Cooler cooling·Oct 17, 2026

What's normal for this tier?

Mid-range GPUs target 60–75°C under load with their stock cooler. Most have enough thermal headroom to be undervolted for quieter operation.

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Recent Submissions

DateCoolingIdleLoad
Oct 17, 2026Stock Cooler44.0°C75.0°C
Oct 15, 2026Stock Cooler55.0°C75.0°C
Oct 15, 2026Stock Cooler46.0°C75.0°C

Frequently asked questions

What is a normal temperature for the NVIDIA GeForce MX250?

Based on 3 community submissions, the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 runs at an average idle temperature of 48.3°C and an average load temperature of 75°C. Anything between 75°C and 75°C under load is within the typical range for this hardware.

Is 75°C too hot for the NVIDIA GeForce MX250?

The safe operating ceiling for mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 is around 83°C under sustained load. 75°C is within the safe operating range. If you're exceeding 83°C, check thermal paste, cooler mounting, dust buildup, and case airflow.

What is the best cooler for the NVIDIA GeForce MX250?

For a 68W mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GeForce MX250, a quality 240mm AIO or a high-end dual-tower air cooler (Noctua NH-D15, Thermalright Phantom Spirit) is generally sufficient to keep load temperatures well within safe limits. Higher TDP variants (overclocked or PBO-enabled) benefit from 360mm AIO cooling.

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