GeForce MX450 vs Radeon R9 M485X
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 R9 M485X is on rank 393, 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 R9 M485X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX450 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX450 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M485X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M485X 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 R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M485X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 R9 M485X
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 R9 M485X
The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 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 R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X).
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,720 | 3,801+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2048+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+9% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-90% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+879% | 15.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M485X costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.6 (GeForce MX450) vs 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) — the Radeon R9 M485X offers 36% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon R9 M485X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-44% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.6 | 25.3+36% |
| Codename | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 | Amethyst |
| Release | August 1 2020 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #523 | #519 |
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