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    GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce MX450

    When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce MX450, 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 GTX 480 and GeForce MX450 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 MX450 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce MX450 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 MX450 here:

    GeForce MX450 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 480 GeForce MX450
    Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x4
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5,GDDR6
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 480 has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX450.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX450 uses PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce MX450.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX450 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX450 - with Turing.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 695 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
    • GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX450 - by 12 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 8154 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 4−5
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 35−40
    medium / 1080p 24−27 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 22% more, than GeForce MX450.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 480 GeForce MX450
    Architecture Fermi Turing
    Code name GF100 N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 7 December 2010 1 August 2020
    Pipelines 480 896
    Core clock speed 700 MHz 1395 MHz
    Boost Clock 1575 MHz
    Transistor count 3,100 million 4,700 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 12 nm
    Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec 100.8
    Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 10002 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s 64.03 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.5
    OpenGL 4.2 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.2
    CUDA + 7.5
    CUDA cores 480
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 117 Mh/s
    Optimus +
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