GeForce 605 vs Radeon HD 8450G
GeForce 605
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Radeon HD 8450G
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the Radeon HD 8450G is on rank 186, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8450G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 605.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️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 GeForce 605 and Radeon HD 8450G
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
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 GeForce 605 scores 330 and the Radeon HD 8450G reaches 334 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 605 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8450G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 334+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+154% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 605 | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 605) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8450G) — the Radeon HD 8450G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605) vs 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 605) vs No (Radeon HD 8450G). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8450G's 130W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-50% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+96% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 605 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) — the GeForce 605 offers 64.2% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon HD 8450G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-40% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0+64% | 6.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 5 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #837 | #503 |
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