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    GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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

    Note: GeForce GTX 960M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 960M here:

    GeForce GTX 960M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTS 450 GeForce GTX 960M
    Power consumption (TDP) 106 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTS 450 has 41% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960M.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 960M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 960M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 960M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 960M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 470 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960M.
    • GeForce GTS 450 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 696 MHz higher, than GeForce GTS 450.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 18−20
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 14−16 35−40
    medium / 1080p 5−6 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTS 450.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTS 450 GeForce GTX 960M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name GF106 N16P-GX
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 13 September 2010 12 March 2015
    Pipelines 192 640
    Core clock speed 1566 MHz 1096 MHz
    Boost Clock 1202 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.1 billion/sec 47.04
    Floating-point performance 601.3 gflops 1,505 gflops
    Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 57.7 GB/s 80 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192 640
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    HDMI + +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 175 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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