GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce2 MX 100/200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 33.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX 100/200 and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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.

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 scores 3 versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is built on Pascal while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+40%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	144 KB+80%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce2 MX 100/200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.2	1.4+17%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: None vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Encoder	None	N/A
Decoder	None	MPEG-2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 draws 10W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 55 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP	10W	10W
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	64mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	55-21%	70
Perf/Watt	0.3	0.4+33%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).