GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 335366.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce2 MX 100/200.

Insight	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-335366.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+335366.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $60), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 273864.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+273864.4%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce2 MX 100/200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX 100/200 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce2 MX 100/200

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 scores 3 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 335366.7%. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3	10,064+335367%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1013%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1733 MHz+67%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.2 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	7.0	12+71%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	1.2	4.5+275%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	None	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 draws 10W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	10W-94%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	165mm	173mm
Height	64mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	55	—
Perf/Watt	0.3	55.9+18533%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 167600% better value. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).