Radeon HD 6450A vs Radeon R2
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6450A
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon R2 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 Radeon HD 6450A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6450A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 234.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R2
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 R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6450A scores 260 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6450A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 260+2% | 254 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 96 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 6450A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6450A draws 45W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+14% | 5.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 6450A costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 6450A offers 232.7% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6450A | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3+233% | 5.2 |
| Codename | Onega | Polaris 24 |
| Release | April 19 2011 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #926 | #858 |
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