Radeon RX 560X 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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 560X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon RX 560X, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 33% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅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.

Radeon RX 560X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560X and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

Radeon RX 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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: 3,340 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 Radeon RX 560X scores 3,340 and the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 reaches 3,331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	3,340	3,331
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1024+433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS+334%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the Radeon RX 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 34.3% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 560X	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDP	75W-29%	106W
Recommended PSU	400W	400W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	68°C
Perf/Watt	44.5+42%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 32.9% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).