FirePro 3D V3750 vs Radeon HD 8450G
FirePro 3D V3750
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Radeon HD 8450G
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V3750 is positioned at rank 307 and the Radeon HD 8450G is on rank 186, so the Radeon HD 8450G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8450G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V3750 and Radeon HD 8450G
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Radeon HD 8450G
The Radeon HD 8450G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 334 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V3750 scores 341 and the Radeon HD 8450G reaches 334 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V3750 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8450G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 341+2% | 334 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+98% | 1.761 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V3750 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8450G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8450G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8450G) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11 (11_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs No (Radeon HD 8450G). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V3750 draws 274W versus the Radeon HD 8450G's 130W — a 71.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 130W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 2.6+117% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The FirePro 3D V3750 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) vs 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) — the FirePro 3D V3750 offers 103% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V3750 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.6+103% | 6.7 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 18 2014 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #423 | #503 |
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