GeForce2 MX vs Radeon VE

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce2 MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce2 MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 50% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.

Insight	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
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

Radeon VE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce2 MX and Radeon VE

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.

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce2 MX scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the GeForce2 MX leads by 50%. The GeForce2 MX is built on Ampere while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce2 MX) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	3+50%	2
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048	3840+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+184%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1750 MHz+52%
ROPs	40	64+60%
TMUs	64	240+275%
L1 Cache	2 MB+113%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
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 Radeon VE has 512 MB. The Radeon VE 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 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (GeForce2 MX) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
DirectX	7.0	7_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce2 MX draws 25W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 168.8% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce2 MX) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce2 MX	Radeon VE
TDP	25W-92%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	165mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce2 MX launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon VE launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce2 MX) vs 0.0 (Radeon VE) — the GeForce2 MX offers 100+% better value. The GeForce2 MX is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).