GeForce RTX 3070 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. 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 GeForce RTX 3070

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

114%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

109%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

107%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

106%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

106%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

104%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

103%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

101%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

101%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

99%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

98%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

97%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

97%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

95%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

95%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

94%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

94%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

94%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

94%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

94%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

93%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

93%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

93%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 565.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+565.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-565.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $200 for the GeForce RTX 3070, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 3,331 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 565.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	22,172+566%	3,331
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	5888+2967%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+3278%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	96+500%	16
TMUs	184+475%	32
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+2220%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) 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	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2's 106W — a 69.9% difference. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 400W (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDP	220W	106W-52%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	210mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	68°C-9%
Perf/Watt	100.8+221%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 111.0 (GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 offers 0.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).