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.

Overview

The GeForce 9450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.

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 9450

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Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

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117%

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GeForce 6800 GS

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114%

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Radeon R7 M260

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114%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

113%

#755

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

113%

#756

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

113%

#757

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

112%

#758

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

112%

#759

Radeon R3E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

109%

#760

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#761

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

106%

#762

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

105%

#763

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

103%

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GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

102%

#765

Radeon R7 M460

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102%

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GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

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GeForce 9300 GE

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97%

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GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#770

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#771

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

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Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

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Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

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Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

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Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

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Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

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GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

88%

#778

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#779

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

#780

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

85%

#781

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 9450 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 9450 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9450 scores 105 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.306 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1020 MHz from a base of 928 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 9450
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	105
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1020 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	928 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.306 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	40.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#671

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9450 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 9450
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1 (10_0), OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 9450
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Hybrid SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla), decoder: PureVideo HD VP2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce 9450
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No NVENC (Tesla)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9450 draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 9450
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $25 (MSRP: $100), the GeForce 9450 delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #671 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 9450
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$25
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#671
Release Date	October 27 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

19 specs

ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	928 MHz
Boost Clock	1020 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	40.80
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.306 TFLOPS