GeForce2 MX 100/200
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017Core: 937 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 438900% 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.

InsightGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-438900%)
Leading raw performance (+438900%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX 100/200 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 438900%. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
3
13,170+438900%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7972 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1498%
Boost Clock
1038 MHz
1777 MHz+71%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
24
112+367%
L1 Cache
0.14 MB
3.5 MB+2400%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 1.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
7.0
12 Ultimate+71%
Vulkan
N/A
1.4
OpenGL
1.2
4.6+283%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
None
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
None
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 draws 10W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 177.8% difference. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 55 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
10W-94%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
165mm
Height
64mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
55-27%
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.3
77.5+25733%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce2 MX 100/200GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
GP108
GA106
Release
May 17 2017
October 12 2022
Ranking
#657
#147