GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Performance Spectrum
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Among Us
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce RTX 2060
2019Why buy it
- ✅11874.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 130323.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
2020Why buy it
- ✅Costs $220 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 4 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 352750%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1575 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,114+352750% | 4 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+114% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.451 TFLOPS+100% | 3.226 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1680 MHz+7% | 1575 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 120+88% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX/MX 400.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+1100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+71% | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+283% | 1.2 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | MPEG-2 Decoder |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 25W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 55°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 25W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 113mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 72 | 55°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2+44000% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 launched at $129. On MSRP, GeForce2 MX/MX 400 was 63% cheaper ($220 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $129-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4 | 0.0 |
| Codename | TU106 | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | January 7 2019 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #168 | #523 |
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