Radeon HD 6450 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Radeon HD 6450
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Go 7800 GTX is on rank 179, so the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX
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 Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6450 scores 198 versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 210 — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX leads by 6.1%. The Radeon HD 6450 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 198 | 210+6% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2880+105% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+137% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 928 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 240+173% |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+47% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 Go 7800 GTX 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 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450 draws 200W versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+25% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK110B |
| Release | December 14 2010 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #623 | #278 |
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