GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 vs Quadro P600
GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P600 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P600.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Quadro P600
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 P600
The Quadro P600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1430 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,318 points. Launch price was $178.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 and the Quadro P600 reaches 3,318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro P600 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 384 (Quadro P600). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro P600).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,331 | 3,318 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.244 TFLOPS+107% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 1 MB (Quadro P600) — the Quadro P600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 12_1 (Quadro P600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106W versus the Quadro P600's 40W — a 90.4% difference. The Quadro P600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro P600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 40W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 68°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 83.0+164% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro P600 launched at $0 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) vs 55.3 (Quadro P600) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 100.7% better value. The Quadro P600 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 | Quadro P600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-50% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.0+101% | 55.3 |
| Codename | GF116 | GP107 |
| Release | March 15 2011 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #739 | #558 |
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