FirePro S7150 vs GeForce MX450

FirePro S7150

2016Core: 920 MHz
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GeForce MX450

2020Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1575 MHz
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FirePro S7150 vs GeForce MX450 Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro S7150 vs GeForce MX450: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro S7150

2016

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 859.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,399 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
  • 500% higher power demand at 150W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $2,149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
  • Delivers 846.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
  • FirePro S7150 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX450 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 25W instead of 150W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro S7150 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.3% in PassMark G3D (3,770 vs 3,720), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX450 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce MX450 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,149 cheaper on MSRP at $250 vs $2,399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 846.9% (14.9 vs 1.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. FirePro S7150 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro S7150 vs GeForce MX450 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

NVIDIA

GeForce MX450

The GeForce MX450 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: 3,720 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GeForce MX450 reaches 3,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450).

FeatureFirePro S7150GeForce MX450
G3D Mark Score
3,770+1%
3,720
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2048+129%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.768 TFLOPS+17%
3.226 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+100%
64

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX450 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro S7150 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro S7150GeForce MX450
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7150 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX450 carries 2 GB. FirePro S7150 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro S7150 and 64-bit on the GeForce MX450.

FeatureFirePro S7150GeForce MX450
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureFirePro S7150GeForce MX450
TDP
150W
25W-83%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
25.1
148.8+493%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro S7150 came in at $2399, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250. On MSRP, GeForce MX450 was 89.6% cheaper ($2149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.6 (FirePro S7150) vs 14.9 (GeForce MX450) — the GeForce MX450 offers 831.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX450 (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureFirePro S7150GeForce MX450
MSRP
$2399
$250-90%
Performance per Dollar
1.6
14.9+831%
Codename
Tonga
N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release
February 1 2016
August 1 2020
Ranking
#521
#523

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