GeForce MX450 vs Radeon Pro WX 4100

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 $149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 61.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 4100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 4100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 50W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro WX 4100

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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59.6% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 50W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Radeon Pro WX 4100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 61.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.9 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 4100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 4100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 25W instead of 50W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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59.6% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$250 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 50W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX450 better than Radeon Pro WX 4100?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,720 vs 3,682 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 50W).

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 2016, 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 about $149 cheaper on MSRP at $250 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $250 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (25W vs 50W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Pro WX 4100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 4100 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 $399 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 WX 4100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
1080p
low	90 FPS	52 FPS
medium	80 FPS	34 FPS
high	63 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	36 FPS
medium	68 FPS	22 FPS
high	52 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	11 FPS
medium	37 FPS	8 FPS
high	25 FPS	5 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 WX 4100
1080p
low	125 FPS	88 FPS
medium	92 FPS	57 FPS
high	65 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	42 FPS
medium	56 FPS	30 FPS
high	41 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	11 FPS
medium	27 FPS	9 FPS
high	21 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
1080p
low	167 FPS	166 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 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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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
1080p
low	167 FPS	148 FPS
medium	134 FPS	115 FPS
high	112 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	107 FPS
medium	100 FPS	85 FPS
high	84 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	61 FPS
medium	67 FPS	47 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 WX 4100

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 WX 4100

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1201 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
G3D Mark Score	3,720+1%	3,682
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+31%	2.46 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+31%	1201 MHz
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 WX 4100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
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)

The GeForce MX450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 WX 4100's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon Pro WX 4100
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	148.8+102%	73.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 launched at $399. The GeForce MX450 costs 37.3% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 9.2 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the GeForce MX450 offers 62% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).