GeForce2 MX/MX 400
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 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. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is positioned at rank #750 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce2 MX/MX 400

#740
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
361900%
#742
328067%
#743
327200%
#747
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
297533%
#748
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
295500%
#750
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
100%
#751
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
100%
#752
RADEON 7200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
100%
#753
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
100%
#754
GeForce2 MX
MSRP: $129|Avg: $49
67%
#755
GeForce4 440
MSRP: $469|Avg: $49
33%
#756
GeForce3
MSRP: $499|Avg: $49
33%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 434900% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce2 MX/MX 400.

InsightGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-434900%)
Leading raw performance (+434900%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 scores 4 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 434900%. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
4
17,400+434900%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
4352+386%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+584%
Boost Clock
1575 MHz
2535 MHz+61%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
64
136+113%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
7.0
12 Ultimate+71%
OpenGL
1.2
4.6+283%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
None
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
MPEG-2 Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
25W-84%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Height
100mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
55°C-31%
80°C
Perf/Watt
0.2
108.8+54300%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$129
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Codename
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
AD106
Release
August 1 2020
May 18 2023
Ranking
#523
#59