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RADEON HD 6350
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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 6350 is positioned at rank 240 and the Radeon HD 5450 is on rank 306, so the RADEON HD 6350 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 6350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD 6350 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 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD 6350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD 6350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 38.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 6350 and Radeon HD 5450
RADEON HD 6350
The RADEON HD 6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $180.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD 6350 scores 141 and the Radeon HD 5450 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD 6350 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 5450 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141+4% | 136 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1440+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+11% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+122% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6350 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5450 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| 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,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (RADEON HD 6350) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD 6350 draws 186W versus the Radeon HD 5450's 151W — a 20.8% difference. The Radeon HD 5450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD 6350) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5450). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 151W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 0.9+12% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD 6350 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The RADEON HD 6350 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) — the RADEON HD 6350 offers 38.2% better value. The RADEON HD 6350 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-50% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7+38% | 3.4 |
| Codename | Cayman | Cypress |
| Release | December 1 2011 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #598 | #682 |
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