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Radeon HD 7450
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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 7450 is positioned at rank 228 and the Quadro FX 2500M is on rank 282, so the Radeon HD 7450 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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2500M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7450 and Quadro FX 2500M
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.
Quadro FX 2500M
The Quadro FX 2500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 218 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450 scores 224 and the Quadro FX 2500M reaches 218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 2500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2500M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 224+3% | 218 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+647% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+361% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2500M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2500M) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450 draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 2500M's 189W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 2500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2500M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 189W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Quadro FX 2500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GT200B |
| Release | January 31 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #454 | #815 |
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