GeForce2 MX vs GeForce 6200A

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 is positioned at rank #754 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

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542850%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

492100%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490800%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446300%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443250%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

50%

#756

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce2 MX is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce2 MX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 6200A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 98.4% more VRAM (128 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce2 MX.

Insight	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+98.4%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6200A 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.

GeForce2 MX Benchmark Check

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX and GeForce 6200A

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX scores 3 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce 6200A leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX is built on Ampere while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce2 MX) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+555%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+23%	941 MHz
ROPs	40+400%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	2 MB+953%	0.19 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The GeForce 6200A offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce2 MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.125 GB+98%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
DirectX	7.0	9.0c+29%
OpenGL	1.2	2.1+75%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	PureVideo
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX draws 25W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce 6200A
TDP	25W-24%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	111mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C-8%	65°C
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce2 MX is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).