GeForce MX450 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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. The GeForce MX450 is positioned at rank #307 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX450

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

94%

#297

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

730%

#299

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

661%

#300

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

660%

#304

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

600%

#305

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

596%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

99%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

99%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

96%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

95%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 254% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX450.

Insight	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-254%)	✅Leading raw performance (+254%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

GeForce MX450 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce MX450

The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 254%. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3,720	13,170+254%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	3584+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+295%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1777 MHz+13%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX450) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 320% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	336 GB/s+320%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.