GeForce2 MX vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

101%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

100%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

99%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

96%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

94%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

91%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

91%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

90%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 396300% higher G3D Mark score and 12598.4% more VRAM (8 GB 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 RTX 3050 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-396300%)	✅Leading raw performance (+396300%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 129390.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce2 MX.

Insight	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+129390.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 396300%. The GeForce2 MX is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce2 MX) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce2 MX) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 64 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	3	11,892+396300%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1755 MHz+52%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	80+25%
L1 Cache	2 MB	2.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	20+25%
Tensor Cores	64	80+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 12598.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	8 GB+12598%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	7.0	12.2+74%
OpenGL	1.2	4.6+283%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	None	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 135.5% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	25W-81%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	160mm	235mm
Height	111mm	124mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	60°C-20%	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.1	91.5+91400%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce2 MX costs 67.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 79200% better value.