GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GTX 750

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.

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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 GTX 750.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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	📏 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 17.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+17.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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 GTX 750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 and GeForce GTX 750

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 750

The GeForce GTX 750 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,312 points. Launch price was $119.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the GeForce GTX 750 reaches 3,312 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 GTX 750 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 750). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
G3D Mark Score	3,331	3,312
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	1.111 TFLOPS+85%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750) — the GeForce GTX 750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 750). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 750).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 3rd Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the GeForce GTX 750's 55W — a 63.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 210mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 750
TDP	106W	55W-48%
Recommended PSU	400W	300W-25%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	210mm	145mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	68°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.4	60.2+92%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 750 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 94.6 (GeForce GTX 750) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 17.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).