GeForce MX450 vs Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 RX 550X (móvel) is on rank 6, so the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) 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 RX 550X (móvel)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

100%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

82%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

82%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) 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 RX 550X (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 RX 550X (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 483.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+483.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($35)

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 RX 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 RX 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) reaches 3,800 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 RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,720	3,800+2%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896+40%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+96%	1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+22%	1287 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	148.8+96%	76.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 82.5% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.6 (GeForce MX450) vs 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 483.9% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP	$250	$35-86%
Avg Price (30d)	$200	$35-83%
Performance per Dollar	18.6	108.6+484%
Codename	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1	Polaris 23
Release	August 1 2020	April 11 2018
Ranking	#523	#648