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 4060 vs GeForce2 MX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce2 MX: 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 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅14784.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 281025.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅12598.4% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 65 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌360% higher power demand at 115W vs 25W.
❌50% longer card at 240mm vs 160mm.

GeForce2 MX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 115W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 240mm, a 80mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 65 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14784.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 651500% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 3), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce2 MX is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 24 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $170 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 281025.1% (65.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce2 MX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce2 MX's 3 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 651500%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce2 MX uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (GeForce2 MX). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16 (GeForce2 MX) with 96 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
G3D Mark Score	19,548+651500%	3
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+219%	4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+113%	1155 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+50%	16
Tensor Cores	96+50%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce2 MX does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce2 MX supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX carries 65 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 12598.4% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+12598%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB+1100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
DirectX	12 Ultimate+71%	7.0
OpenGL	4.6+283%	1.2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (GeForce2 MX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce2 MX's 25W — a 128.6% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
TDP	115W	25W-78%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	160mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	73°C	60°C-18%
Perf/Watt	170.0+169900%	0.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce2 MX launched at $129. On MSRP, GeForce2 MX was 56.9% cheaper ($170 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.0 (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce2 MX
MSRP	$299	$129-57%
Performance per Dollar	65.4	0.0
Codename	AD107	GA107
Release	May 18 2023	Maio 2022
Ranking	#84	#407

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