Mobility Radeon HD 5450 vs Quadro FX 2500M
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
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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 5450 is positioned at rank 502 and the Quadro FX 2500M is on rank 282, so the Quadro FX 2500M 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 5450
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2500M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 5450 and Quadro FX 2500M
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 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: 214 points.
Quadro FX 2500M
The Quadro FX 2500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 218 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 scores 214 and the Quadro FX 2500M reaches 218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 2500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2500M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2500M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 214 | 218+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+80% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2500M has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 2500M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+258% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Broadway | GT200B |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #815 |
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