GeForce MX450 vs Quadro M1000M

When comparing GeForce MX450 and Quadro M1000M, 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 Quadro M1000M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX450 and Quadro M1000M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce MX450 and Quadro M1000M 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 Quadro M1000M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX450 Quadro M1000M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 40 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5,GDDR6 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB/4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce MX450 has 25% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce MX450 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x4, and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce MX450 and Quadro M1000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce MX450 is used in Laptops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce MX450 is build with Turing architecture, and Quadro M1000M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 402 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.
  • GeForce MX450 is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Quadro M1000M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 5002 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 14−16
ultra / 1080p 10−11 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 30−35
medium / 1080p 21−24 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX450 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 12% more, than Quadro M1000M.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX450 Quadro M1000M
Architecture Turing Maxwell
Code name N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 GM107
Type Laptop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 August 2020 2 October 2015
Pipelines 896 512
Core clock speed 1395 MHz 993 MHz
Boost Clock 1575 MHz 1072 MHz
Transistor count 4,700 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 31.78
Floating-point performance 1,017 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 10002 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.03 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.5 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2 1.1.126
CUDA 7.5 5.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.22 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 140 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus + +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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