Radeon HD 6450 vs GeForce GT 240M
Radeon HD 6450
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GeForce GT 240M
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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 GT 240M is on rank 392, so the Radeon HD 6450 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 GT 240M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% 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 6450.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 240M 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 GT 240M
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 GT 240M
The GeForce GT 240M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6450 scores 198 versus the GeForce GT 240M's 212 — the GeForce GT 240M leads by 7.1%. The Radeon HD 6450 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 240M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240M). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 198 | 212+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+369% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz+24% | 645 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+175% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+1000% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 240M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 240M 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 6450) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 240M) — the Radeon HD 6450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 (10_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs None (GeForce GT 240M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450 draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 240M's 32W — a 144.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 240M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 32W-84% |
| 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 | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 6.6+560% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #623 | #909 |
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