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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro S7150

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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859.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,399 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌500% higher power demand at 150W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 846.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than FirePro S7150: it remains the more sensible modern option while FirePro S7150 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 150W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

FirePro S7150

2016

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 846.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than FirePro S7150: it remains the more sensible modern option while FirePro S7150 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 150W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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859.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,399 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌500% higher power demand at 150W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro S7150 better than GeForce MX450?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,770 vs 3,720 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro S7150 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX450 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro S7150 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro S7150 is about 859.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,399 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce MX450 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce MX450 make more sense than FirePro S7150?

Yes. GeForce MX450 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (25W vs 150W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro S7150. The trade-off is that FirePro S7150 currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce MX450 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

FirePro S7150 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	104 FPS	90 FPS
medium	89 FPS	80 FPS
high	73 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	80 FPS
medium	80 FPS	68 FPS
high	58 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	39 FPS
medium	27 FPS	37 FPS
high	18 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	143 FPS	125 FPS
medium	115 FPS	92 FPS
high	93 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	82 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	34 FPS	36 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	170 FPS	167 FPS
medium	136 FPS	134 FPS
high	113 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	126 FPS
medium	102 FPS	100 FPS
high	85 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	84 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	57 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	42 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
1080p
low	170 FPS	167 FPS
medium	136 FPS	134 FPS
high	113 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	126 FPS
medium	102 FPS	100 FPS
high	85 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	84 FPS
medium	58 FPS	67 FPS
high	47 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	42 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S7150 and GeForce MX450

FirePro S7150

The FirePro S7150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 920 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,770 points. Launch price was $2,399.

GeForce MX450

The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro S7150 scores 3,770 and the GeForce MX450 reaches 3,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S7150 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro S7150) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 3.768 TFLOPS (FirePro S7150) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450).

Feature	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
G3D Mark Score	3,770+1%	3,720
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.768 TFLOPS+17%	3.226 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX450 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The FirePro S7150 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro S7150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX450 has 2 GB. The FirePro S7150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S7150 draws 150W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S7150) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	FirePro S7150	GeForce MX450
TDP	150W	25W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	25.1	148.8+493%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S7150 launched at $2399 MSRP, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250. The GeForce MX450 costs 89.6% less ($2149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.6 (FirePro S7150) vs 14.9 (GeForce MX450) — the GeForce MX450 offers 831.3% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).