FirePro RG220 vs Radeon HD 7450M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450M

#318

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

823%

#320

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

746%

#321

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

744%

#325

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

676%

#326

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

672%

#328

Radeon HD 7450M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

97%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

96%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

94%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

92%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

91%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro RG220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7450M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 7450M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro RG220 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7450M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and Radeon HD 7450M

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Radeon HD 7450M

The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the Radeon HD 7450M reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7450M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7450M). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M).

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 7450M
G3D Mark Score	335+2%	330
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS+47%	0.864 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 7450M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro RG220 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro RG220) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7450M) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 7450M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7450M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon HD 7450M
TDP	150W	40W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	2.2	8.3+277%