Radeon VE vs GeForce2 MX

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

#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 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	Radeon VE	GeForce2 MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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	Radeon VE	GeForce2 MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce2 MX
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)

The Radeon VE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX has 65 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: 4 MB (Radeon VE) vs 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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