Quadro FX 3450 vs Radeon HD 6320
Quadro FX 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 Quadro FX 3450 is positioned at rank 337 and the Radeon HD 6320 is on rank 233, so the Radeon HD 6320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3450
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6320 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6320 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6320 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 491.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+491.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 Quadro FX 3450 and Radeon HD 6320
Quadro FX 3450
The Quadro FX 3450 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: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 6320
The Radeon HD 6320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3450 scores 149 and the Radeon HD 6320 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3450 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6320 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6320). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6320).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 149+1% | 147 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro FX 3450 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6320 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6320 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3450) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6320) — the Radeon HD 6320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3450 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6320's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3450) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6320). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 186W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6320 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6320 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) vs 29.4 (Radeon HD 6320) — the Radeon HD 6320 offers 488% better value. The Radeon HD 6320 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3450 | Radeon HD 6320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $30-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0 | 29.4+488% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #598 |
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