Radeon E6460 vs Radeon HD 7450M
Radeon E6460
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Radeon HD 7450M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon E6460 is positioned at rank 312 and the Radeon HD 7450M is on rank 328, so the Radeon E6460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E6460
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E6460.
| Insight | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450M 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 Radeon E6460 and Radeon HD 7450M
Radeon E6460
The Radeon E6460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 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: 324 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Radeon HD 7450M
The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E6460 scores 324 and the Radeon HD 7450M reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6460 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7450M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6460) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7450M).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 324 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 640+33% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon E6460 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E6460 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7450M's 40W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E6460) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 40W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2 | 8.3+15% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon E6460 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Turks | Heathrow |
| Release | May 2 2011 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #923 | #787 |
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