Radeon HD 6380G vs Mobility Radeon HD 5450
Radeon HD 6380G
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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 6380G is positioned at rank 257 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is on rank 502, so the Radeon HD 6380G 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 6380G
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6380G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6380G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6380G holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 40.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+40.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 6380G and Mobility Radeon HD 5450
Radeon HD 6380G
The Radeon HD 6380G 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: 201 points. Launch price was $180.
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 214 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6380G scores 201 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5450's 214 — the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 leads by 6.5%. The Radeon HD 6380G is built on TeraScale 3 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 201 | 214+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility 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 6380G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) — the Radeon HD 6380G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 11.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs UVD 2.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6380G draws 186W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5450's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 4.3+291% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6380G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 6380G costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.1 (Radeon HD 6380G) vs 14.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) — the Radeon HD 6380G offers 40.6% better value. The Radeon HD 6380G is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6380G | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.1+41% | 14.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | Broadway |
| Release | December 1 2011 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #598 | #846 |
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