Radeon HD 5450 vs Radeon X1800 GTO
Radeon HD 5450
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Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 Radeon X1800 GTO is on rank 348, 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 Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Radeon X1800 GTO 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 Radeon X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon X1800 GTO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon HD 5450, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 107.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+107.4%) |
| 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 Radeon X1800 GTO
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.
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5450 scores 136 and the Radeon X1800 GTO reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136 | 141+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440 | 4608+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+893% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 72 | 288+300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 1 MB+614% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1800 GTO has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 5450) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5450 draws 151W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 66.1% difference. The Radeon HD 5450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-50% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9+80% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 and now averages $20. The Radeon X1800 GTO costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO offers 105.9% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-76% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 7.0+106% |
| Codename | Cypress | Navi 21 |
| Release | September 30 2009 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #682 | #42 |
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