Maxwell GPU Surface Book vs GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

30

3,311

0.0%

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

106

3,331

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book is positioned at rank #230 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#220

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

492%

#222

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

446%

#223

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

445%

#227

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

404%

#228

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

402%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

Insight	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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 GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $75), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 151.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+151.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Maxwell GPU Surface Book and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,331 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 reaches 3,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,331
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo VP6	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book draws 30W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 111.8% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 68°C.

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDP	30W-72%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	210mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	68°C-20%
Perf/Watt	110.4+252%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 60% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book) vs 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 151.7% better value. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

Feature	Maxwell GPU Surface Book	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
MSRP	$150	$129-14%
Avg Price (30d)	$75	$30-60%
Performance per Dollar	44.1	111.0+152%
Codename	Surface Book	GF116
Release	October 1 2015	March 15 2011
Ranking	#779	#739