Radeon HD 6450A vs GeForce GT 415
Radeon HD 6450A
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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 6450A is positioned at rank 492 and the GeForce GT 415 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 415 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 6450A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6450A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6450A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6450A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 6450A and GeForce GT 415
Radeon HD 6450A
The Radeon HD 6450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 260 points.
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6450A scores 260 and the GeForce GT 415 reaches 251 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6450A is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 415 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 144 (GeForce GT 415). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 260+4% | 251 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+233% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS+39% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450A draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 415's 70W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-36% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+61% | 3.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) — the Radeon HD 6450A offers 3.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | $49-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3+4% | 16.7 |
| Codename | Onega | GF116 |
| Release | April 19 2011 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #926 | #849 |
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