GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 4000

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/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 4000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 4000: 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/MX 400

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce4 MX 4000

2020

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 MX 4000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce4 MX 4000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 4000 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce4 MX 4000

The GeForce4 MX 4000 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: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 scores 4 versus the GeForce4 MX 4000's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 4000 leads by 25%. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 MX 4000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 4000). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 4000). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
G3D Mark Score	4	5+25%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1575 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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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/MX 400 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 4000.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 4000). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
DirectX	7.0	7.0
OpenGL	1.2	1.5+25%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs None (GeForce4 MX 4000). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 4000).

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 draws 25W versus the GeForce4 MX 4000's 25W — a 0% difference. The GeForce4 MX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
TDP	25W	25W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	55°C-8%	60°C
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 came in at $129, while the GeForce4 MX 4000 launched at $0. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 4000 was 100+% cheaper ($129 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs Infinity (GeForce4 MX 4000) — the GeForce4 MX 4000 offers 100+% better value.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 4000
MSRP	$129	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	Infinity
Codename	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	August 1 2020	August 1 2020
Ranking	#523	#523

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