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Mobility Radeon HD 3450
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is positioned at rank 700 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is on rank 687, so the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 2400.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1 (vs $15), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1383.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1383.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($1) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3450 and Mobility Radeon HD 2400
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2400
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 90 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 scores 91 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 reaches 90 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2400).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 91+1% | 90 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.88 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 3.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 and now averages $1. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 costs 93.3% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) vs 90.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers 1375.4% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3450 | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $79-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $1-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 90.0+1375% |
| Codename | Broadway | M98 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #846 | #927 |
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