GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce GT 750M
GeForce GTS 450
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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.
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. The GeForce GTS 450 is positioned at rank 122 and the GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GTS 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 750M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTS 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 150.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+150.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 and GeForce GT 750M
GeForce GTS 450
The GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi 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: 1,337 points. Launch price was $129.
GeForce GT 750M
The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 450 scores 1,337 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,337 | 1,332 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTS 450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 750M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 750M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTS 450) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | — | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 450 draws 106W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce GT 750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 50W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6 | 26.6+111% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 450 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) — the GeForce GTS 450 offers 151.1% better value. The GeForce GT 750M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.8+151% | 26.6 |
| Codename | GF106 | GK107 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #792 |
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