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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 420M vs GeForce GTS 450

The GeForce GT 420M is much slower than the GeForce GTS 450 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 134% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $247.20

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 420M Logo
GeForce GT 420M
192 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Logo
GeForce GTS 450
601.3 TFLOPS

GeForce GTS 450 has 213% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Logo
GeForce GTS 450
6.264 GP/s

GeForce GTS 450 fills pixels 213% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Logo
GeForce GTS 450
25.06 GT/s

GeForce GTS 450 maps textures 213% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Logo
GeForce GTS 450
57.73 GB/s

GeForce GTS 450 moves data 126% faster.

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GeForce GT 420M draws 83W less power.

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GDDR5
128-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 400M
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GeForce 400
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 420M or GeForce GTS 450?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 420M or GeForce GTS 450?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 420M and GeForce GTS 450?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 420M scores 0/100, GeForce GTS 450 scores 0/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GT 420M or GeForce GTS 450 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 420M or GeForce GTS 450?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 420M and GeForce GTS 450?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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