Radeon HD 4550 vs Radeon HD 7450
Radeon HD 4550
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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 4550 is positioned at rank 258 and the Radeon HD 7450 is on rank 228, so the Radeon HD 7450 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 4550
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7450.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $15), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 18.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 4550 and Radeon HD 7450
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 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: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon HD 7450
The Radeon HD 7450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 224 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 versus the Radeon HD 7450's 224 — the Radeon HD 4550 leads by 5.4%. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+5% | 224 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440 | 1792+24% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 | 112+56% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 448 KB+211% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 7450's 200W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+45% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7450 launched at $45 and now averages $12. The Radeon HD 7450 costs 20% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 18.7 (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 offers 19.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $45-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $12-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7 | 18.7+19% |
| Codename | Cypress | Tahiti |
| Release | September 30 2009 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #682 | #454 |
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