Quadro M2000M vs GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

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 Quadro M2000M is positioned at rank #177 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2.

Insight	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M2000M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000M and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

Quadro M2000M

The Quadro M2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,410 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 Quadro M2000M scores 3,410 and the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 reaches 3,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M2000M) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000M) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	3,410+2%	3,331
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+233%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS+134%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000M	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)

The Quadro M2000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 has 2 GB. The Quadro M2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M2000M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the Quadro M2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M2000M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M2000M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Quadro M2000M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000M draws 55W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 63.4% difference. The Quadro M2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000M) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 68°C.

Feature	Quadro M2000M	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDP	55W-48%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	68°C-15%
Perf/Watt	62.0+97%	31.4