Mobility Radeon HD 3450 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

2010Core: 700 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MOBILITY RADEON X700

Radeon HD 2350

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

10,064

+10959.3%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is positioned at rank #700 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Mobility Radeon HD 3450

#690

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#692

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#693

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#697

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#698

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#714

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#715

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10959.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3450.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10959.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10959.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 2664.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2664.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3450 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 3450 and GeForce GTX 1060

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 91 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 scores 91 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 10959.3%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	91	10,064+10959%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	800	2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+692%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 3450	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	1.8	55.9+3006%

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 costs 75% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2649.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).