GeForce GT 415 vs Radeon HD 6450A
GeForce GT 415
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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 GeForce GT 415 is positioned at rank 224 and the Radeon HD 6450A is on rank 492, so the GeForce GT 415 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 415
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6450A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6450A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6450A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6450A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 415 and Radeon HD 6450A
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon HD 6450A
The Radeon HD 6450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 260 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the Radeon HD 6450A reaches 260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6450A uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6450A). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 251 | 260+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 480+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.576 TFLOPS+39% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+300% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6450A) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Radeon HD 6450A's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6450A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 45W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 5.8+61% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) vs 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) — the Radeon HD 6450A offers 3.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 6450A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-11% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 17.3+4% |
| Codename | GF116 | Onega |
| Release | May 14 2011 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #849 | #926 |
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