RADEON 9000 vs GeForce2 MX/MX 400
RADEON 9000
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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. The RADEON 9000 is positioned at rank 742 and the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 is on rank 750, so the RADEON 9000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| 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 $20 for the RADEON 9000, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅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 RADEON 9000 and GeForce2 MX/MX 400
RADEON 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 4 — the RADEON 9000 leads by 25%. The RADEON 9000 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (RADEON 9000) vs 896 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1575 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5+25% | 4 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+14% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS+84% | 3.226 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+84% | 1575 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 has 512 MB. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce2 MX/MX 400's 25W — a 50% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX/MX 400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-40% | 25W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 55°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The GeForce2 MX/MX 400 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 0.3 (GeForce2 MX/MX 400) — the GeForce2 MX/MX 400 offers 0% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | RADEON 9000 | GeForce2 MX/MX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-62% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Codename | Strix Point | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #312 | #523 |
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