GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

2011Core: 783 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

2 GB 106

3,331

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Iris Xe Graphics G7

Shared System RAM 30

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

2011

Why buy it

✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌253.3% higher power demand at 106W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 106W, a 76W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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55% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 25.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

2011

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $71 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.8 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Xe Graphics G7: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 106W, a 76W reduction.
✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌253.3% higher power demand at 106W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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55% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 25.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 better than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,331 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $129 MSRP. GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is about $71 cheaper on MSRP at $129 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 106W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Iris Xe Graphics G7 make more sense than GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2?

Yes. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 106W), and staying closer to $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2. The trade-off is that GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 currently gives you 0.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 56%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	21 FPS	80 FPS
medium	13 FPS	70 FPS
high	7 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	66 FPS
medium	5 FPS	58 FPS
high	2 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	24 FPS
medium	2 FPS	23 FPS
high	1 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Open Iris Xe Graphics G7

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	39 FPS	122 FPS
medium	20 FPS	85 FPS
high	14 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	12 FPS	80 FPS
medium	7 FPS	48 FPS
high	5 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	38 FPS
medium	2 FPS	25 FPS
high	2 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Open Iris Xe Graphics G7

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	112 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	74 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Open Iris Xe Graphics G7

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	53 FPS	139 FPS
medium	40 FPS	109 FPS
high	23 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	6 FPS	104 FPS
medium	4 FPS	82 FPS
high	3 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	63 FPS
medium	2 FPS	49 FPS
high	2 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Open Iris Xe Graphics G7

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 and Iris Xe Graphics G7

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,331	3,311
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	192+100%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
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 QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 111.8% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP	106W	30W-72%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	68°C-20%	85°C
Perf/Watt	31.4	110.4+252%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 35.5% less ($71 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 25.8 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 55.4% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).