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GeForce GTX 275
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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 GTX 275 is positioned at rank 217 and the GeForce GTS 450 is on rank 122, 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 GTX 275
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+14.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 $249), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1133.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1133.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GTX 275 and GeForce GTS 450
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the GeForce GTS 450 reaches 1,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTS 450 uses Fermi, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349 | 1,337 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240+25% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6739 TFLOPS+12% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 28+75% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 450 offers 14.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 450) — the GeForce GTS 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | 1 GB+14% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs H.264 (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | — |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the GeForce GTS 450's 106W — a 69.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 106W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 400W-27% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 12.6+103% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce GTS 450 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTS 450 costs 92% less ($229 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 66.8 (GeForce GTS 450) — the GeForce GTS 450 offers 1137% better value. The GeForce GTS 450 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $129-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $20-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 66.8+1137% |
| Codename | GT200B | GF106 |
| Release | January 15 2009 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #789 | #791 |
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