Radeon HD 4330 vs Radeon HD 5450
Radeon HD 4330
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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 4330 is positioned at rank 292 and the Radeon HD 5450 is on rank 306, so the Radeon HD 4330 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 4330
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4330.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $9 (vs $40), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 341.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+341.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($9) | ⚠️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 4330 and Radeon HD 5450
Radeon HD 4330
The Radeon HD 4330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points. Launch price was $130.
Radeon HD 5450
The Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4330 scores 135 and the Radeon HD 5450 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4330 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 5450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4330) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450). Raw compute: 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4330) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135 | 136 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1440+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.736 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+184% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 72+125% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5450 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4330) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5450) — the Radeon HD 5450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4330 draws 95W versus the Radeon HD 5450's 151W — a 45.5% difference. The Radeon HD 4330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4330) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W-37% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4+56% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4330 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $9, while the Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 4330 costs 77.5% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.0 (Radeon HD 4330) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) — the Radeon HD 4330 offers 341.2% better value. The Radeon HD 5450 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4330 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-17% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9-78% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.0+341% | 3.4 |
| Codename | RV770 | Cypress |
| Release | October 21 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #920 | #682 |
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