GeForce GTS 450 vs Radeon HD 4870
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 Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 241, 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 Radeon HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 450.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 20.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 Radeon HD 4870
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.
Radeon HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 450 scores 1,337 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 450 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,337 | 1,386+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.2 TFLOPS+100% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTS 450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 450 draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 34.4% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTS 450) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-29% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 12.6+37% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 450 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTS 450 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) vs 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) — the GeForce GTS 450 offers 20.6% better value. The GeForce GTS 450 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-57% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.8+21% | 55.4 |
| Codename | GF106 | RV770 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #791 | #784 |
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