GeForce MX450 vs Radeon RX 640

When comparing GeForce MX450 and Radeon RX 640, 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 RX 640 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX450 and Radeon RX 640 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce MX450 and Radeon RX 640 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 RX 640 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX450 Radeon RX 640
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5,GDDR6 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 50 Watt.
  • GeForce MX450 is connected by PCIe 4.0 x4, and Radeon RX 640 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • Radeon RX 640 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce MX450.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce MX450 is build with Turing architecture, and Radeon RX 640 - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 177 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 640.
  • GeForce MX450 is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 640 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX450 is 4002 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 640.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 5−6
ultra / 1080p 10−11 3−4
QHD / 1440p 4−5 2−3
low / 720p 35−40 16−18
medium / 1080p 21−24 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX450 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 157% more, than Radeon RX 640.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX450 Radeon RX 640
Architecture Turing Polaris
Code name N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 Polaris 12
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 1 August 2020 12 August 2019
Pipelines 896 640
Core clock speed 1395 MHz 1218 MHz
Boost Clock 1575 MHz 1218 MHz
Transistor count 4,700 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 12 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 38.98
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 10002 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.03 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.5 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2 1.2.131
CUDA 7.5
FreeSync +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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