GeForce 320M vs Radeon HD 6450

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.

GeForce 320M vs Radeon HD 6450 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 320M vs Radeon HD 6450: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 320M

2015

Why buy it

✅15.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 33W instead of 200W, a 167W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Radeon HD 6450

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 320M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌506.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.1% in PassMark G3D (210 vs 198), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 320M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 6450 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 6450 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 320M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 320M vs Radeon HD 6450 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

Radeon HD 6450

The Radeon HD 6450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 198 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 320M scores 210 versus the Radeon HD 6450's 198 — the GeForce 320M leads by 6.1%. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6450 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
G3D Mark Score	210+6%	198
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1408+267%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+434%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	800 MHz+46%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	88+267%
L1 Cache	192 KB	352 KB+83%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 320M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6450 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 320M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6450 carries 512 MB. Radeon HD 6450 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 320M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 6450. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 320M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6450) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 320M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6450). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
DirectX	10.1	11.2+11%
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 6450). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450).

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
Encoder	None	UVD 3.1
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6450's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6450). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
TDP	33W-84%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	—	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	6.4+540%	1.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 320M (2015 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon HD 6450
MSRP	—	$55
Codename	GM108	Cayman
Release	March 13 2015	December 14 2010
Ranking	#880	#623

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