GeForce MX450 vs GRID V100-2Q

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 $9,750 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3804.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID V100-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID V100-2Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 225W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GRID V100-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3900% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌800% higher power demand at 225W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

GRID V100-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $9,750 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3804.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID V100-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID V100-2Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 225W, a 200W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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3900% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌800% higher power demand at 225W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID V100-2Q 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 3,720 vs 3,811 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID V100-2Q 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 2015 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?

GRID V100-2Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID V100-2Q is about 3900.0% more expensive on MSRP at $10,000 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% 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 GRID V100-2Q?

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 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $250 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID V100-2Q. The trade-off is that GRID V100-2Q currently gives you 2.4% 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.

GeForce MX450 Benchmark Check

GRID V100-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	90 FPS	103 FPS
medium	80 FPS	85 FPS
high	63 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	68 FPS	72 FPS
high	52 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	28 FPS
medium	37 FPS	26 FPS
high	25 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GRID V100-2Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	125 FPS	128 FPS
medium	92 FPS	101 FPS
high	65 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	88 FPS
medium	56 FPS	65 FPS
high	41 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	41 FPS
medium	27 FPS	32 FPS
high	21 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GRID V100-2Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	167 FPS	171 FPS
medium	134 FPS	137 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	129 FPS
medium	100 FPS	103 FPS
high	84 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	86 FPS
medium	67 FPS	69 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GRID V100-2Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
1080p
low	167 FPS	171 FPS
medium	134 FPS	137 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	129 FPS
medium	100 FPS	103 FPS
high	84 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	77 FPS
medium	67 FPS	60 FPS
high	56 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open GRID V100-2Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and GRID V100-2Q

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.

GRID V100-2Q

The GRID V100-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,811 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the GRID V100-2Q reaches 3,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the GRID V100-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 2,048 (GRID V100-2Q). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID V100-2Q). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,720	3,811+2%
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+50%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+34%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%

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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 GRID V100-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the GRID V100-2Q's 225W — a 160% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (GRID V100-2Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	GRID V100-2Q
TDP	25W-89%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	148.8+780%	16.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the GRID V100-2Q launched at $10000. The GeForce MX450 costs 97.5% less ($9750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 0.4 (GRID V100-2Q) — the GeForce MX450 offers 3625% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).