Radeon HD 6450A vs GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon HD 6450A

2011Core: 600 MHz

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6450A

260

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

14,114

+5328.5%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The Radeon HD 6450A is positioned at rank #492 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6450A

#482

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2295%

#484

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2081%

#485

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2075%

#489

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1887%

#490

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1874%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

100%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#497

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

95%

#499

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

94%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

94%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

92%

#505

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6450A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5328.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6450A.

Insight	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5328.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5328.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 578.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6450A.

Insight	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+578.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

Radeon HD 6450A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6450A and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6450A scores 260 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 5328.5%. The Radeon HD 6450A is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	260	14,114+5328%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	480	1920+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+1020%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	120+400%
L1 Cache	0.05 MB	1.9 MB+3700%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6450A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6450A draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 6450A	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	45W-72%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	5.8	88.2+1421%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 6450A costs 87.5% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 579.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).