Radeon HD 5450 vs GeForce 9600M GS
Radeon HD 5450
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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 5450 is positioned at rank 306 and the GeForce 9600M GS is on rank 653, 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 9600M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9600M GS.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 92.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.6%) |
| 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 5450 and GeForce 9600M GS
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 9600M GS
The GeForce 9600M 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: 131 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5450 scores 136 and the GeForce 9600M GS reaches 131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600M GS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136+4% | 131 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+543% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M 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 5450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GS has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5450) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | No |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5450 draws 151W versus the GeForce 9600M GS's 150W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce 9600M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9600M GS costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) — the GeForce 9600M GS offers 91.2% better value. The Radeon HD 5450 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-14% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 6.5+91% |
| Codename | Cypress | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | September 30 2009 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #682 | #825 |
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