GeForce MX450 vs Radeon Pro Vega 20

When comparing GeForce MX450 and Radeon Pro Vega 20, 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 MX450 and Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX450 and Radeon Pro Vega 20 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce MX450 and Radeon Pro Vega 20 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Radeon Pro Vega 20 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX450 Radeon Pro Vega 20
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5,GDDR6 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce MX450.
  • GeForce MX450 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x4, and Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce MX450.
  • GeForce MX450 is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro Vega 20 - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce MX450 is build with Turing architecture, and Radeon Pro Vega 20 - with Vega.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 580 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro Vega 20.
  • GeForce MX450 is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro Vega 20 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 8522 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
ultra / 1080p 10−11 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 35−40 60−65
medium / 1080p 21−24 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 20 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce MX450.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX450 Radeon Pro Vega 20
Architecture Turing Vega
Code name N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 Vega Mobile
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 August 2020 15 November 2018
Pipelines 896 1280
Core clock speed 1395 MHz 815 MHz
Boost Clock 1575 MHz 1283 MHz
Transistor count 4,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 102.6
Memory bus width 64 Bit 1024 Bit
Memory clock speed 10002 MHz 1480 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.03 GB/s 189.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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