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 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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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 scores 3,331 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 Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF116), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6013 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,331
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GF116
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	192
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	783 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.6013 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	25.06 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	1,170 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#739

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 is equipped with 2 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 GTS 450 Rev. 2
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 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	256 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	2x
mini-HDMI PortsNumber of mini-HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 draws 106 Watt under load (TDP) — a 400W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 210mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 450g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 39°C at idle, 68°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
TDPPower consumption under load	106 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	400W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	210mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	450g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	39°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	68°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $129), the GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2 delivers 111 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #739 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$129
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#739
Release Date	March 15 2011
Release Year	2011