GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs Radeon VE

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.

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs Radeon VE FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs Radeon VE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce2 MX 100/200

2017

Why buy it

✅+50% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 10W instead of 295W, a 285W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon VE

2019

Why buy it

✅GeForce2 MX 100/200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon VE is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2 vs 3).
❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌2850% higher power demand at 295W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce2 MX 100/200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 50% in PassMark G3D (3 vs 2), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

Radeon VE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX 100/200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce2 MX 100/200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon VE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce2 MX 100/200 vs Radeon VE Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the GeForce2 MX 100/200 leads by 50%. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is built on Pascal while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	3+50%	2
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.1
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	3840+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+1586%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1750 MHz+69%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	240+900%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon VE leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX 100/200 and 64-bit on the Radeon VE. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
DirectX	7.0	7_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX 100/200 draws 10W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 186.9% difference. The GeForce2 MX 100/200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
TDP	10W-97%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	165mm
Height	64mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	55	—
Perf/Watt	0.3	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce2 MX 100/200 came in at $0, while the Radeon VE launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce2 MX 100/200) vs Infinity (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is Radeon VE (2019 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce2 MX 100/200	Radeon VE
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	GP108	Vega 20
Release	May 17 2017	February 7 2019
Ranking	#657	#125

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