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

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR 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.
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152.5% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 149.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 560: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 560 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 25W instead of 75W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 149.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR 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.
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152.5% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 75W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX450 better than Radeon RX 560?

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 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 2017, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, 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 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce MX450 is about 152.5% more expensive on MSRP at $250 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 560 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 560 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 3,682 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 RX 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	90 FPS	41 FPS
medium	80 FPS	26 FPS
high	63 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	28 FPS
medium	68 FPS	17 FPS
high	52 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	10 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 RX 560
1080p
low	125 FPS	88 FPS
medium	92 FPS	58 FPS
high	65 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	42 FPS
medium	56 FPS	31 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 RX 560
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 RX 560
1080p
low	167 FPS	154 FPS
medium	134 FPS	119 FPS
high	112 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	110 FPS
medium	100 FPS	87 FPS
high	84 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	62 FPS
medium	67 FPS	47 FPS
high	56 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and Radeon RX 560

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 RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the Radeon RX 560 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 RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 560
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+24%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+24%	1275 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560 is support for FSR 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 MX450 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 560 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX450 draws 25W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	GeForce MX450	Radeon RX 560
TDP	25W-67%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70 C
Perf/Watt	148.8+203%	49.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99. The Radeon RX 560 costs 60.4% less ($151 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 37.2 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 149.7% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).