Radeon HD 6450A vs Radeon HD 6370D
Radeon HD 6450A
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Radeon HD 6370D
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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 Radeon HD 6370D is on rank 227, so the Radeon HD 6370D 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 Radeon HD 6370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6450A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6370D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 6370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 6370D
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.
Radeon HD 6370D
The Radeon HD 6370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 255 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6450A scores 260 and the Radeon HD 6370D reaches 255 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6450A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6370D uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6370D). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 260+2% | 255 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1536+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+369% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 96+300% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6370D) — the Radeon HD 6370D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450A draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 6370D's 250W — a 139% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6370D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-82% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+480% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6370D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6370D costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 25.5 (Radeon HD 6370D) — the Radeon HD 6370D offers 47.4% better value. The Radeon HD 6450A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | $50-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3 | 25.5+47% |
| Codename | Onega | Cayman |
| Release | April 19 2011 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #926 | #596 |
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