GeForce MX450 vs T400 4GB

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce MX450

2 GB 25

3,720

0.0%

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce MX350

GeForce GT 755M SLI

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

+2.2%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

About G3D Mark

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

✅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.
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57.2% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $91 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.9 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

GeForce MX450

2020

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 25W instead of 30W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $91 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.9 vs 14.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌
57.2% HIGHER MSRP
$250 MSRPvs$159 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌20% higher power demand at 30W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is T400 4GB 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 3,803 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer T400 4GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

T400 4GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

T400 4GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $159 MSRP. T400 4GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. T400 4GB is about $91 cheaper on MSRP at $159 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $159 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce MX450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce MX450 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 $250 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. T400 4GB 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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
1080p
low	114 FPS	35 FPS
medium	101 FPS	22 FPS
high	79 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	21 FPS
medium	85 FPS	13 FPS
high	65 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	8 FPS
medium	40 FPS	6 FPS
high	27 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open T400 4GB

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
1080p
low	131 FPS	48 FPS
medium	96 FPS	26 FPS
high	68 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	14 FPS
medium	57 FPS	9 FPS
high	42 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	5 FPS
medium	27 FPS	3 FPS
high	22 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open T400 4GB

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
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	128 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	68 FPS
high	56 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce MX450 Open T400 4GB

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
1080p
low	167 FPS	170 FPS
medium	134 FPS	137 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	116 FPS
medium	100 FPS	94 FPS
high	84 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	69 FPS
medium	67 FPS	53 FPS
high	56 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX450 and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX450 scores 3,720 and the T400 4GB reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX450 is built on Turing while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce MX450) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1575 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	3,720	3,803+2%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896+133%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.226 TFLOPS+195%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1575 MHz+11%	1425 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64+167%	24

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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 T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
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	T400 4GB
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 T400 4GB's 30W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX450) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX450	T400 4GB
TDP	25W-17%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	156mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	148.8+17%	126.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX450 launched at $250 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 36.4% less ($91 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 14.9 (GeForce MX450) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the T400 4GB offers 60.4% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).