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Radeon HD 6450
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GeForce 320M
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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 6450 is positioned at rank 270 and the GeForce 320M is on rank 101, so the GeForce 320M 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 6450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 320M 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 6450 and GeForce 320M
Radeon HD 6450
The Radeon HD 6450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 198 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce 320M
The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6450 scores 198 versus the GeForce 320M's 210 — the GeForce 320M leads by 6.1%. The Radeon HD 6450 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 320M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 384 (GeForce 320M). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 198 | 210+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+434% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz+46% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+83% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6450) vs 1 MB (GeForce 320M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 10.1 (GeForce 320M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs None (GeForce 320M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450 draws 200W versus the GeForce 320M's 33W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450) vs 350W (GeForce 320M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 33W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 6.4+540% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 320M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce 320M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #623 | #880 |
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