Radeon HD 4850 X2 vs GeForce GT 545
Radeon HD 4850 X2
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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 4850 X2 is positioned at rank 291 and the GeForce GT 545 is on rank 166, so the GeForce GT 545 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 4850 X2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 545
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 GeForce GT 545.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 545 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 545 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 4850 X2 and GeForce GT 545
Radeon HD 4850 X2
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 7 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,132 points. Launch price was $420.
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 scores 1,132 and the GeForce GT 545 reaches 1,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 545 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 144 (GeForce GT 545). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,132+2% | 1,115 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 ×2+456% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS ×2+141% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 ×2+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4850 X2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 545 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GT 545 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 draws 250W versus the GeForce GT 545's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce GT 545 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 300W (GeForce GT 545). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Length | 267mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 85°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 15.9+253% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 545 launched at $149 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 545 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.3 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) vs 55.8 (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GT 545 offers 97.2% better value. The GeForce GT 545 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 X2 | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $149-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.3 | 55.8+97% |
| Codename | R700 | GF116 |
| Release | November 7 2008 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #848 | #849 |
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