GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 7450
GeForce GT 220
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Radeon HD 7450
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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 GT 220 is positioned at rank 287 and the Radeon HD 7450 is on rank 228, so the Radeon HD 7450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 220.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $49), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 312% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+312%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 GT 220 and Radeon HD 7450
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon HD 7450
The Radeon HD 7450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 224 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 220 scores 222 and the Radeon HD 7450 reaches 224 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GT 220) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 224 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1792+647% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+361% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 220) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 220) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7450). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 220) vs UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 7450). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7450).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220 draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 7450's 200W — a 16.5% difference. The Radeon HD 7450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W | 200W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.1+22% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7450 launched at $45 and now averages $12. The Radeon HD 7450 costs 75.5% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) vs 18.7 (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 offers 315.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | $45-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $12-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.5 | 18.7+316% |
| Codename | GT200 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 16 2008 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #802 | #454 |
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