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GeForce GTS 450 vs GeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce GTS 450 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4090 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $3,247.80 cheaper!
GeForce GTS 4500% Score
- Up to 1140% cheaper – $247.20 vs $3,495.00
GeForce RTX 409077% Score
- Up to 14845% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 1106% better value for money
- Up to 1140% more expensive – $3,495.00 vs $247.20
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce RTX 4090 has 13634% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 4090 fills pixels 6980% faster.
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GeForce RTX 4090 maps textures 5048% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 4090 moves data 1650% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTS 450 or GeForce RTX 4090?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 RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4090 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTS 450 and GeForce RTX 4090?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTS 450 scores 0/100, GeForce RTX 4090 scores 77/100. 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 RTX 4090 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 RTX 4090?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTS 450 and GeForce RTX 4090?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.
Popular Comparisons
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