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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTS 450 is much slower than the GeForce GTX 1050 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 18% more expensive$247.20 vs $109
  • Up to 615% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 years and 2 months newer
  • Up to 18% cheaper$109 vs $247.20
  • Up to 746% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1050 ranks 3 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 Logo
GeForce GTS 450
601.3 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Logo
GeForce GTX 1050
1862 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1050 has 210% more compute power.

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

GeForce GTX 1050 fills pixels 643% faster.

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

GeForce GTX 1050 maps textures 132% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1050 has 1 GB more VRAM.

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

GeForce GTX 1050 moves data 94% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1050 draws 31W less power.

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GDDR5
128-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 400
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GeForce 10
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTS 450 or GeForce GTX 1050?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 GTS 450 or GeForce GTX 1050?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 GTS 450 and GeForce GTX 1050?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTS 450 scores 0/100, GeForce GTX 1050 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTS 450 or GeForce GTX 1050 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 GTS 450 or GeForce GTX 1050?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 GTS 450 and GeForce GTX 1050?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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