mix vs intermix

mix is a noun but intermix is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mix	Yes	No	Yes	No
intermix	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, intermix is a hyponym of mix; that is, intermix is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mix:

Other hyponyms of mix include aggregate, combine, concoct, combine, compound, blend, immingle, intermingle.

mix (noun)	intermix (noun)
the act of mixing together
an event that combines things in a mixture
a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients

mix (verb)	intermix (verb)
mix together different elements	combine into one
add as an additional element or part
combine (electronic signals)
to bring or combine together or with something else
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups