HP ProBook 450 G8 review
HP ProBook 450 G8 — from 2020, 1.8 kg, performance 65.
Technical specifications
| Type | Business |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Gold 7505 , Intel Core i3 1115G4 , Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i5 1145G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| Graphics | GeForce MX450 2GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh |
Performance scores
A 2020 business laptop that punches above its class on graphics and memory
The HP ProBook 450 G8 is a 2020 business laptop at $410, above the business median of $297. What sets it apart is an unusual config: a GeForce MX450 discrete GPU, 64GB of RAM, and a Pentium Gold 7505. The result is graphics performance well above the category (best_gpu_score 44.73, top quartile) and a "mid" overall performance index of 64.7. The trade-off is mobility, which sits below the category median.
Discrete graphics that genuinely deliver for the class
The MX450 gives a graphics score of 44.73 — about 1065% above the business median, placing in the top quartile — and unlike integrated-only peers this is a real discrete GPU. The capability data backs it up: Grand Theft Auto V hits the recommended bar (around 140 fps), Far Cry 5 reaches the recommended setting at about 34 fps, and Overwatch clears recommended. Adobe Photoshop and Visual Studio Code both meet the minimum bar. This is a machine that can actually game and create, not just "edge out" the field.
The trade-off is mobility, and the CPU is budget-tier
Mobility at 48 is "mid" but about 20% below the category median — this is not the most portable business laptop. And while the GPU carries the show, the Pentium Gold 7505 is a budget CPU, so CPU-bound tasks (heavy compiling, lots of tabs under load) will lag behind peers with stronger processors. The 64GB of RAM cushions multitasking considerably.
A modern, moderate depreciation curve
From near $1,300 originally, the 450 G8 has depreciated to $410 at about 8.9% per year, with a projected two-year value near $340 — about a 17% further drop. As a 2020 machine it still has a steeper decline ahead than the older budget peers.
Where it sits among peers
Priced below better-known business alternatives: a Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 ($447) or Dell Latitude 5521 ($438) cost more, while a Dell Latitude 3520 ($357) or Latitude 3420 ($357) come in cheaper. For the discrete GPU and 64GB of RAM, the asking price is competitive within the business tier.
Bottom line
At $410 this is fairly priced for the class — and unusually capable for a business laptop thanks to the MX450 and 64GB of RAM. It handles modern games at recommended settings and creative/dev tools, with the compromises being below-median mobility and a budget-tier CPU. A strong pick if GPU and memory matter more than portability.
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graphics performance is higher than typical business class (+200%) (mainstream tier).
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memory capacity is higher than typical business class (+60%) (professional).
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overall performance is higher than typical business class (+56%) (mid).
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Compromise axis: reliability ↔ price
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 42.5) ↔ price (median 297.4).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 60) ↔ overall performance (median 41.5).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 62.5) ↔ battery life (median 3.3).
ProBook 450 G8: verdict
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