GeForce MX450 vs P104-100

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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P104-100: it remains the more sensible modern option while P104-100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W 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.

P104-100

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

P104-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P104-100: it remains the more sensible modern option while P104-100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W 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: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX450 better than P104-100?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,720 vs 3,678 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce MX450 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (25W vs 30W).

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 2017 and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce MX450 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $250 MSRP. GeForce MX450 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce MX450 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $250 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $250 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (25W vs 30W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is P104-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. P104-100 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce MX450 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

P104-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	P104-100
1080p
low	90 FPS	136 FPS
medium	80 FPS	125 FPS
high	63 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	115 FPS
medium	68 FPS	99 FPS
high	52 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	49 FPS
medium	37 FPS	45 FPS
high	25 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open P104-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	P104-100
1080p
low	125 FPS	166 FPS
medium	92 FPS	132 FPS
high	65 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	124 FPS
medium	56 FPS	99 FPS
high	41 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	59 FPS
medium	27 FPS	48 FPS
high	21 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open P104-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	P104-100
1080p
low	167 FPS	166 FPS
medium	134 FPS	132 FPS
high	112 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	124 FPS
medium	100 FPS	99 FPS
high	84 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	83 FPS
medium	67 FPS	66 FPS
high	56 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open P104-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	P104-100
1080p
low	167 FPS	166 FPS
medium	134 FPS	132 FPS
high	112 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	124 FPS
medium	100 FPS	99 FPS
high	84 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	83 FPS
medium	67 FPS	66 FPS
high	56 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	41 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and P104-100

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.

P104-100

The P104-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the P104-100 reaches 3,678 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the P104-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,920 (P104-100). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P104-100). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
G3D Mark Score	3,720+1%	3,678
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS	6.655 TFLOPS+106%
Boost Clock	1575 MHz	1733 MHz+10%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	120+88%

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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 P104-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
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	P104-100
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 P104-100's 30W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (P104-100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	P104-100
TDP	25W-17%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	148.8+21%	122.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the P104-100 launched at $0. The P104-100 costs 100+% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs Infinity (P104-100) — the P104-100 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).