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 $49 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 115W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+425.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 339.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌360% higher power demand at 115W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 115W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+425.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 339.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌360% higher power demand at 115W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce MX450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 3,720 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 425.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 19.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 425.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 339.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce MX450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce MX450 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $250 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	90 FPS	167 FPS
medium	80 FPS	152 FPS
high	63 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	137 FPS
medium	68 FPS	114 FPS
high	52 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	86 FPS
medium	37 FPS	74 FPS
high	25 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GeForce RTX 4060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	125 FPS	392 FPS
medium	92 FPS	334 FPS
high	65 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	240 FPS
medium	56 FPS	209 FPS
high	41 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	119 FPS
medium	27 FPS	98 FPS
high	21 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	63 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GeForce RTX 4060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	167 FPS	812 FPS
medium	134 FPS	642 FPS
high	112 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	535 FPS
medium	100 FPS	443 FPS
high	84 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	365 FPS
medium	67 FPS	297 FPS
high	56 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	186 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GeForce RTX 4060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	167 FPS	746 FPS
medium	134 FPS	613 FPS
high	112 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	594 FPS
medium	100 FPS	486 FPS
high	84 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	358 FPS
medium	67 FPS	308 FPS
high	56 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and GeForce RTX 4060

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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 425.5%. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	3,720	19,548+425%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	3072+243%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+368%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	2460 MHz+56%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	96+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce MX450 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX450 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX450) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 240% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	272 GB/s+240%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 128.6% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	25W-78%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	73°C
Perf/Watt	148.8	170.0+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce MX450 costs 16.4% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 338.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).