GeForce2 MX vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400

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 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce2 MX vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400: 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

2022

Why buy it

✅GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce2 MX is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3 vs 4).
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 65 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

2020

Why buy it

✅+33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 33.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
✅693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).

Trade-offs

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

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 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $129 vs $129, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.3% (0.0 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce2 MX has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce2 MX vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX scores 3 versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 4 — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX is built on Ampere while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce2 MX) vs 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+47%	3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1575 MHz+36%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
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 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 carries 512 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 and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX/MX 400.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DirectX	7.0	7.0
OpenGL	1.2	1.2
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

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

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
TDP	25W	25W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Height	111mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C	55°C-8%
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.2+100%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce2 MX came in at $129, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 launched at $129. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 0.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce2 MX (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce2 MX	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP	$129	$129
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GA107	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	Maio 2022	August 1 2020
Ranking	#407	#523

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