Radeon HD 7450 vs GeForce GT 330M
Radeon HD 7450
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GeForce GT 330M
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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 7450 is positioned at rank 228 and the GeForce GT 330M is on rank 114, so the GeForce GT 330M 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 7450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7450 and GeForce GT 330M
Radeon HD 7450
The Radeon HD 7450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 224 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GT 330M
The GeForce GT 330M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 221 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450 scores 224 and the GeForce GT 330M reaches 221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 330M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 224+1% | 221 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+154% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1468 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+211% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 330M) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 (10_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 7450) vs No (GeForce GT 330M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7450) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 330M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450 draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 330M's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 330M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 30W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 7.4+573% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 330M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GP108 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #454 | #641 |
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