GeForce MX450 vs Radeon RX 560
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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. The GeForce MX450 is positioned at rank #307 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX450
Performance Per Dollar
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 RX 560 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 229.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+229.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 RX 560
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 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1275 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,720+1% | 3,682 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1024+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.226 TFLOPS+24% | 2.611 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1575 MHz+24% | 1275 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-67% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8+203% | 49.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 560 costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.6 (GeForce MX450) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 230.1% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce MX450 | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $99-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $60-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.6 | 61.4+230% |
| Codename | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | August 1 2020 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #523 | #527 |
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