GeForce2 MX vs MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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 2010). The GeForce2 MX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 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	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 33.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce2 MX.

Insight	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX and MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

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.

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 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 MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce2 MX is built on Ampere while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce2 MX) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Ampere	TeraScale 2
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+156%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+322%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	40+150%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	2 MB+2400%	0.08 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce2 MX comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 has 512 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce2 MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). OpenGL: 1.2 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
DirectX	7.0	8.1+16%
OpenGL	1.2	1.4+17%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce2 MX) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: MPEG-2 Decoder vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX) vs MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
Encoder	None	N/A
Decoder	MPEG-2 Decoder	MPEG-2
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX draws 25W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 85.7% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
TDP	25W	10W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-14%	70
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.4+300%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The GeForce2 MX is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).