Radeon HD 6370M vs Radeon HD 7450A
Radeon HD 6370M
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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 6370M is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon HD 7450A is on rank 270, so the Radeon HD 7450A 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 6370M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6370M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450A remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6370M and Radeon HD 7450A
Radeon HD 6370M
The Radeon HD 6370M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 points.
Radeon HD 7450A
The Radeon HD 7450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 288 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6370M scores 276 and the Radeon HD 7450A reaches 288 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6370M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7450A uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450A). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450A).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276 | 288+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1792+87% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+120% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 112+133% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6370M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6370M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450A) — the Radeon HD 7450A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6370M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7450A's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6370M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+164% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450A is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6370M | Radeon HD 7450A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Tahiti |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #654 | #454 |
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