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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,720 vs 17,400).
❌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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+367.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 160W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+367.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 17,400).
❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌540% higher power demand at 160W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than GeForce MX450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 3,720 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 367.7% 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 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 367.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce MX450 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce MX450 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce MX450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce MX450 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $250 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	90 FPS	177 FPS
medium	80 FPS	162 FPS
high	63 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	143 FPS
medium	68 FPS	118 FPS
high	52 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	93 FPS
medium	37 FPS	79 FPS
high	25 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	125 FPS	416 FPS
medium	92 FPS	348 FPS
high	65 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	269 FPS
medium	56 FPS	226 FPS
high	41 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	117 FPS
medium	27 FPS	97 FPS
high	21 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	167 FPS	783 FPS
medium	134 FPS	626 FPS
high	112 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	587 FPS
medium	100 FPS	470 FPS
high	84 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	392 FPS
medium	67 FPS	313 FPS
high	56 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	167 FPS	775 FPS
medium	134 FPS	626 FPS
high	112 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	587 FPS
medium	100 FPS	470 FPS
high	84 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	374 FPS
medium	67 FPS	313 FPS
high	56 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 367.7%. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3,720	17,400+368%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	4352+386%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+584%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	2535 MHz+61%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	136+113%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX450 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX450) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 220% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	256 GB/s+220%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.