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    GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce GTX 960

    When comparing GeForce GTS 450 and GeForce GTX 960, 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 GeForce GTS 450 and GeForce GTX 960 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 450 GeForce GTX 960
    Power consumption (TDP) 106 Watt 120 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin 1x 6-pins
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
    Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 960 has 13% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 960 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 960 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 960 - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 439 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • GeForce GTX 960 is 1 mm longer, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 1797 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 14−16 60−65
    medium / 1080p 5−6 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 583% more, than GeForce GTS 450.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 450 GeForce GTX 960
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name GF106 GM206
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 13 September 2010 22 January 2015
    Pipelines 192 1024
    Core clock speed 1566 MHz 1127 MHz
    Boost Clock 1178 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 2,940 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.1 billion/sec 72 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 601.3 gflops 2,413 gflops
    Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm) 9.5" (24.1 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz 7.0 GB/s
    Memory bandwidth 57.7 GB/s 112 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.2 4.4
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
    CUDA cores 192 1024
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 318 Mh/s
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.92 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 8 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 141.47 Sol/s
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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