GeForce MX450 vs Radeon Pro 560X

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 Radeon Pro 560X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro 560X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W 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.

Radeon Pro 560X

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Radeon Pro 560X

2018

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 Radeon Pro 560X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro 560X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W 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

❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 14.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX450 better than Radeon Pro 560X?

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 75W).

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 2018, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 75W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Pro 560X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 560X 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

Radeon Pro 560X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
1080p
low	90 FPS	48 FPS
medium	80 FPS	29 FPS
high	63 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	32 FPS
medium	68 FPS	19 FPS
high	52 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	11 FPS
medium	37 FPS	7 FPS
high	25 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
1080p
low	131 FPS	79 FPS
medium	96 FPS	49 FPS
high	68 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	38 FPS
medium	57 FPS	25 FPS
high	42 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	10 FPS
medium	27 FPS	7 FPS
high	22 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	4 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open Radeon Pro 560X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
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 Radeon Pro 560X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
1080p
low	167 FPS	142 FPS
medium	134 FPS	110 FPS
high	112 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	102 FPS
medium	100 FPS	81 FPS
high	84 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	60 FPS
medium	67 FPS	46 FPS
high	56 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and Radeon Pro 560X

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.

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon Pro 560X 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 Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,720+1%	3,678
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+57%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64	64

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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 Radeon Pro 560X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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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	Radeon Pro 560X
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 Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro 560X
TDP	25W-67%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	148.8+204%	49.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 560X costs 100+% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).