Radeon HD 3450 vs GeForce 6800 GS
Radeon HD 3450
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GeForce 6800 GS
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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 Radeon HD 3450 is positioned at rank 273 and the GeForce 6800 GS is on rank 712, so the Radeon HD 3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6800 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 148.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+148.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 HD 3450 and GeForce 6800 GS
Radeon HD 3450
The Radeon HD 3450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $199.
GeForce 6800 GS
The GeForce 6800 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 192 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3450 scores 179 versus the GeForce 6800 GS's 192 — the GeForce 6800 GS leads by 7.3%. The Radeon HD 3450 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce 6800 GS uses G9x, both on 55 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 3450) vs 224 (GeForce 6800 GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 192+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | G9x |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 3450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 GS has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3450 draws 110W versus the GeForce 6800 GS's 150W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon HD 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3450) vs 350W (GeForce 6800 GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-27% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 216mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+23% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3450 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 6800 GS launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 3450 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.9 (Radeon HD 3450) vs 4.8 (GeForce 6800 GS) — the Radeon HD 3450 offers 147.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3450 | GeForce 6800 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-80% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.9+148% | 4.8 |
| Codename | RV770 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 25 2008 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #876 | #825 |
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