GeForce3 Ti 500 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is positioned at rank 390 and the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is on rank 750, so the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce2 MX/MX 400

#740

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361900%

#742

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328067%

#743

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327200%

#747

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297533%

#748

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295500%

#750

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#752

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#753

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

67%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

33%

#756

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3 Ti 500.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.3%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the GeForce3 Ti 500, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 335.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+335.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GeForce3 Ti 500 Benchmark Check

GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 500 and GeForce2 MX/MX 400

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 GeForce3 Ti 500 scores 3 versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 4 — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 leads by 33.3%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
G3D Mark Score	3	4+33%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	21760+2329%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+3149%	3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+53%	1575 MHz
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	680+963%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DirectX	8.1+16%	7.0
OpenGL	1.5+25%	1.2
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	MPEG-2	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 25W — a 183.3% difference. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 55°C.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
TDP	575W	25W-96%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	—
Height	0mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80	55°C-31%
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 0.3 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers 200% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 500	GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP	$349	$129-63%
Avg Price (30d)	$49	$15-69%
Performance per Dollar	0.1	0.3+200%
Codename	GB202	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	January 30 2025	August 1 2020
Ranking	#3	#523