GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs RADEON 7200

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 RADEON 7200 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 RADEON 7200: 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.
✅Draws 25W instead of 50W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

RADEON 7200

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌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: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $30 more expensive on MSRP at $129 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2.3% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 vs RADEON 7200 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.

RADEON 7200

The RADEON 7200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 scores 4 versus the RADEON 7200's 3 — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is built on Turing while the RADEON 7200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 384 (RADEON 7200). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
G3D Mark Score	4+33%	3
Architecture	Turing	GCN 3.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+310%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+54%	1024 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON 7200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
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/MX 400 and 128-bit on the RADEON 7200.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 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 7.0 (RADEON 7200). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
DirectX	7.0	7.0
OpenGL	1.2	1.3+8%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs None (RADEON 7200). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2 Motion Comp. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON 7200).

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	MPEG-2 Motion Comp
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 draws 25W versus the RADEON 7200's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 350W (RADEON 7200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 55°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	100mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	55°C-21%	70
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 RADEON 7200 launched at $99. On MSRP, RADEON 7200 was 23.3% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) vs 0.0 (RADEON 7200) — the RADEON 7200 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX/MX 400 (2020 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce2 MX/MX 400	RADEON 7200
MSRP	$129	$99-23%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1	Polaris 24
Release	August 1 2020	May 13 2019
Ranking	#523	#898

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