GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
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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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 403% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+403%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire
The Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1,600 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,331 | 3,311 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1600+733% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.2 vs No. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | No |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire's 120W — a 12.4% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-12% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C-28% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4+14% | 27.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 22.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 402.3% better value. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-84% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.0+402% | 22.1 |
| Codename | GF116 | Broadway-XT |
| Release | March 15 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #739 | #688 |
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