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.

GeForce MX450

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+279.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 171.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+279.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 171.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce MX450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,720 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce MX450 is a 2020 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 279.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about 39.6% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 279.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 171.8%. GeForce MX450 is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (25W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce MX450 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

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 160W), and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 279.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 171.8%.

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.

GeForce MX450 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	90 FPS	108 FPS
medium	80 FPS	98 FPS
high	63 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	95 FPS
medium	68 FPS	83 FPS
high	52 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	47 FPS
medium	37 FPS	43 FPS
high	25 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	125 FPS	290 FPS
medium	92 FPS	247 FPS
high	65 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	192 FPS
medium	56 FPS	164 FPS
high	41 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	108 FPS
medium	27 FPS	91 FPS
high	21 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	167 FPS	635 FPS
medium	134 FPS	508 FPS
high	112 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	476 FPS
medium	100 FPS	381 FPS
high	84 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	318 FPS
medium	67 FPS	254 FPS
high	56 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	159 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GeForce RTX 2060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	167 FPS	428 FPS
medium	134 FPS	354 FPS
high	112 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	357 FPS
medium	100 FPS	302 FPS
high	84 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	204 FPS
medium	67 FPS	166 FPS
high	56 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	119 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 279.4%. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	3,720	14,114+279%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+100%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1680 MHz+7%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	120+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX450 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX450) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 320% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	336 GB/s+320%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	25W-84%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	148.8+69%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. The GeForce MX450 costs 28.4% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 171.1% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).