Radeon Pro 450 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon Pro 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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1059.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 450.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1059.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1059.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 Pro 450 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1059.7%. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,723 | 31,578+1060% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 7680+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+3815% |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 40 | 240+500% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 7.5 MB+4588% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro 450 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 156.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-88% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 77.8 | 110.8+42% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 93.2% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 27.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-93% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.1+27% | 53.5 |
| Codename | Baffin | AD104 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #612 | #11 |
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