GeForce MX450 vs Radeon 680M
GeForce MX450
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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 MX450 is positioned at rank 307 and the Radeon 680M is on rank 331, so the GeForce MX450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX450
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 680M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 680M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX450.
| Insight | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 680M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 157.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+157.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 MX450 and Radeon 680M
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.
Radeon 680M
The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,720 | 3,836+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS | 3.379 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1575 MHz | 2200 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-50% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+94% | 76.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 680M costs 60% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.6 (GeForce MX450) vs 48.0 (Radeon 680M) — the Radeon 680M offers 158.1% better value. The Radeon 680M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon 680M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $80-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.6 | 48.0+158% |
| Codename | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | August 1 2020 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #523 | #512 |
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