Radeon HD 6450 vs Radeon HD 7340G
Radeon HD 6450
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Radeon HD 7340G
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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 Radeon HD 7340G is on rank 262, so the Radeon HD 7340G 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 Radeon HD 7340G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7340G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7340G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7340G holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $55), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 263% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+263%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) | ✅More affordable ($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 6450 and Radeon HD 7340G
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.
Radeon HD 7340G
The Radeon HD 7340G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6450 scores 198 and the Radeon HD 7340G reaches 196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6450 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 7340G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340G). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 198+1% | 196 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+267% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+267% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6450) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340G) — the Radeon HD 6450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| 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 (Radeon HD 7340G). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 6450) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 7340G's 47W — a 123.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7340G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 47W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 4.2+320% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6450 launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon HD 7340G launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7340G costs 72.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (Radeon HD 6450) vs 13.1 (Radeon HD 7340G) — the Radeon HD 7340G offers 263.9% better value. The Radeon HD 7340G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450 | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | $50-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | $15-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 13.1+264% |
| Codename | Cayman | Cape Verde |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #623 | #841 |
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