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GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
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GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
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 GTX 650 Ti BOOST
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST reaches 3,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,331 | 3,415+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 768+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.585 TFLOPS+164% |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+300% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST's 134W — a 23.3% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 97°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-21% | 134W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-11% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 210mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C-30% | 97°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4+23% | 25.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 62.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-24% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.0+63% | 68.3 |
| Codename | GF116 | GK106 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | March 26 2013 |
| Ranking | #739 | #551 |
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