GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs Quadro M2000M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M2000M

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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	Quadro M2000M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 and Quadro M2000M

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.

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the Quadro M2000M reaches 3,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro M2000M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 640 (Quadro M2000M). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
G3D Mark Score	3,331	3,410+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	640+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	1.405 TFLOPS+134%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
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)

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000M has 4 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) — the Quadro M2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-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 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
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 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M).

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the Quadro M2000M's 55W — a 63.4% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro M2000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2	Quadro M2000M
TDP	106W	55W-48%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	68°C-15%	80°C
Perf/Watt	31.4	62.0+97%