FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTS 450

When comparing FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTS 450, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTS 450 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTS 450
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 106 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTS 450 has 112% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTS 450 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W4100 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTS 450 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 936 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 450 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W4100 is 163 mm longer, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W4100 is 2196 MHz higher, than GeForce GTS 450.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 3−4
ultra / 1080p 4−5 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 14−16
medium / 1080p 8−9 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTS 450.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTS 450
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Cape Verde GF106
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 13 September 2010
Pipelines 512 192
Core clock speed 630 MHz 1566 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 25.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops 601.3 gflops
Length 171 mm 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 57.7 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.2
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 40 Mh/s
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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