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Radeon HD 8790M
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GeForce GTS 450
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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 Radeon HD 8790M is positioned at rank 207 and the GeForce GTS 450 is on rank 122, so the GeForce GTS 450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8790M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 450 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8790M and GeForce GTS 450
Radeon HD 8790M
The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.
GeForce GTS 450
The GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi 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: 1,337 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8790M scores 1,306 and the GeForce GTS 450 reaches 1,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8790M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTS 450 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,306 | 1,337+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+15% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8790M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8790M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8790M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTS 450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8790M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 450's 106W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8790M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-53% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.1+107% | 12.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8790M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GTS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Mars | GF106 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #797 | #791 |
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