GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9200

NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
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AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9200 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9200: 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

  • +33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
  • MOBILITY RADEON 9200 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 25W instead of 50W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 163.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $129 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

2010

Why buy it

  • Costs $80 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
  • Delivers 97.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
  • Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2010 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 100% higher power demand at 50W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 33.3% in PassMark G3D (4 vs 3), 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, a 12nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
MOBILITY RADEON 9200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 97.4% (0.1 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, MOBILITY RADEON 9200 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9200 Technical Specifications

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

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

The MOBILITY RADEON 9200 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 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 scores 4 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9200's 3 — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is built on Turing while the MOBILITY RADEON 9200 uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9200).

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
G3D Mark Score
4+33%
3
Architecture
Turing
TeraScale 2
Process Node
12 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
896+12%
800
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.226 TFLOPS+188%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+60%
40

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON 9200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
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)

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9200 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 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON 9200.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+694%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
DirectX
7.0
8.1+16%
Max Displays
2
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 draws 25W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9200's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
TDP
25W-50%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Height
100mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
55°C
Perf/Watt
0.2+100%
0.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 came in at $129, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9200 launched at $49. On MSRP, MOBILITY RADEON 9200 was 62% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY RADEON 9200) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9200 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce2 MX/MX 400MOBILITY RADEON 9200
MSRP
$129
$49-62%
Performance per Dollar
0.0
0.1
Codename
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Broadway
Release
August 1 2020
January 7 2010
Ranking
#523
#846

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