GeForce MX450 vs Radeon 840M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX450

25

3,720

0.0%

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce MX350

GeForce GT 755M SLI

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon 840M

30

3,803

+2.2%

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 840M is on rank 24, so the Radeon 840M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon 840M

#14

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

143%

#16

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

129%

#17

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

129%

#21

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

117%

#22

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

117%

#24

Radeon 840M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 840M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 840M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 840M 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

Radeon 840M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and Radeon 840M

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 840M

The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon 840M reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the Radeon 840M uses RDNA 3+, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 256 (Radeon 840M). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon 840M
G3D Mark Score	3,720	3,803+2%
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 3+
Process Node	12 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	896+250%	256
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	2900 MHz+84%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon 840M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon 840M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon 840M's 30W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon 840M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.