GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

2011Core: 783 MHz

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

2013Core: 926 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

106

3,331

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

3,311

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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.

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 GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#218

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

489%

#220

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

443%

#221

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

442%

#225

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

402%

#226

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

399%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 34.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 GTS 450 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 and GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 3,331 points.

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 926 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score	3,331	3,311
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	0.7112 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+700%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
TDP	106W	50W-53%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	68°C-20%	85°C
Perf/Watt	31.4	66.2+111%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition launched at $149 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 82.8 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 34.1% better value. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).