Radeon HD 5450 vs GeForce 210
Radeon HD 5450
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GeForce 210
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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 HD 5450 is positioned at rank 306 and the GeForce 210 is on rank 599, so the Radeon HD 5450 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 5450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 210 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The GeForce 210 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $40 for the Radeon HD 5450, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 711.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+711.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 5450 and GeForce 210
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.
GeForce 210
The GeForce 210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 138 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5450 scores 136 and the GeForce 210 reaches 138 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 210 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 384 (GeForce 210). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136 | 138+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+275% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+162% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 72+200% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 210 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5450) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 210).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | None |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5450 draws 151W versus the GeForce 210's 10W — a 175.2% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (GeForce 210). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 10W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 13.8+1433% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 210 launched at $50 and now averages $5. The GeForce 210 costs 87.5% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 27.6 (GeForce 210) — the GeForce 210 offers 711.8% better value. The GeForce 210 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $50-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $5-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 27.6+712% |
| Codename | Cypress | GP108B |
| Release | September 30 2009 | February 20 2019 |
| Ranking | #682 | #643 |
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