GeForce MX450 vs P104-100

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.

GeForce MX450 vs P104-100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce MX450 vs P104-100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅P104-100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX450 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

P104-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce MX450 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (3,720 vs 3,678), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX450 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX450 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce MX450 vs P104-100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

P104-100

The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the P104-100 reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the P104-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,920 (P104-100). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
G3D Mark Score	3,720+1%	3,678
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	6.655 TFLOPS+106%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1733 MHz+10%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	120+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX450 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P104-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX450 and 64-bit on the P104-100.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the P104-100's 30W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (P104-100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
TDP	25W-17%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	148.8+21%	122.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX450 came in at $250, while the P104-100 launched at $0. On MSRP, P104-100 was 100+% cheaper ($250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs Infinity (P104-100) — the P104-100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX450 (2020 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
MSRP	$250	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	14.9	Infinity
Codename	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1	GP104
Release	August 1 2020	December 12 2017
Ranking	#523	#529

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