MOBILITY/RADEON 9000
VS
GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400

AMD

MOBILITY/RADEON 9000

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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
328067%
#743
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 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 GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000.

InsightMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 226.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+226.7%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 and GeForce2 MX/MX 400

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 scores 4 and the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 reaches 4 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
G3D Mark Score
4
4
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Turing
Process Node
40 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
800
896+12%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS
3.226 TFLOPS+188%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
64+60%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 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
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). OpenGL: 1.4 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
DirectX
8.1+16%
7.0
OpenGL
1.4+17%
1.2
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs None (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Encoder
N/A
None
Decoder
MPEG-2
MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs
MPEG-2
MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 draws 10W versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 25W — a 85.7% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 55°C.

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
TDP
10W-60%
25W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
100mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
70
55°C-21%
Perf/Watt
0.4+100%
0.2
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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 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 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) vs 0.3 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers 200% better value. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).

FeatureMOBILITY/RADEON 9000GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP
$0-100%
$129
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$15-69%
Performance per Dollar
0.1
0.3+200%
Codename
Broadway
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
January 7 2010
August 1 2020
Ranking
#846
#523