GeForce GT 750M vs GeForce GTS 450

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 GeForce GT 750M is positioned at rank 158 and the GeForce GTS 450 is on rank 122, so the GeForce GTS 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#148

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

326%

#150

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

296%

#151

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

295%

#155

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

268%

#156

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

266%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

700%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

673%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

665%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

664%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

662%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

659%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

650%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

648%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

642%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

640%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

632%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

631%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

620%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

619%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

95%

#107

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

772%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

100%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

100%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

96%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

93%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

91%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

91%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 750M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+150.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GeForce GT 750M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 750M and GeForce GTS 450

GeForce GT 750M

The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.

GeForce GTS 450

The GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 750M scores 1,332 and the GeForce GTS 450 reaches 1,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 450 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
G3D Mark Score	1,332	1,337
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+24%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 750M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 750M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTS 450).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	—
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 750M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 450's 106W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce GT 750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M	GeForce GTS 450
TDP	50W-53%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	26.6+111%	12.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 450 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) vs 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) — the GeForce GTS 450 offers 151.1% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).