GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 440

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 440 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 440: 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

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 440

2020

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce4 MX 440 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. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 MX 440 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 more expensive on MSRP at $149 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 8.2% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce4 MX 440 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce2 MX/MX 400 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs GeForce4 MX 440 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 440

The GeForce4 MX 440 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 440's 5 — the GeForce4 MX 440 leads by 25%. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is built on Turing while the GeForce4 MX 440 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 440). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 440). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
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 440
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)

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 440 carries 65 MB. GeForce2 MX/MX 400 gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 440.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+694%	0.063 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 440). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
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 440). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 440).

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
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 440's 25W — a 0% difference. The GeForce4 MX 440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 440). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
TDP	25W	25W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
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 440 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce2 MX/MX 400 was 13.4% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 MX 440) — the GeForce4 MX 440 offers 0% better value.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP	$129-13%	$149
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
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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