Radeon HD 7450 vs Radeon E6465
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. The Radeon HD 7450 is positioned at rank #228 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 7450
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $49), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 296% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+296%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($12) | ⚠️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 7450 and Radeon E6465
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.
Radeon E6465
The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 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: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450 scores 224 and the Radeon E6465 reaches 231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 224 | 231+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+273% | 480 |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E6465 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 7450) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450 draws 200W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 45W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 5.1+364% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $12, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 7450 costs 75.5% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.7 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 4.7 (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon HD 7450 offers 297.9% better value. The Radeon HD 7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12-76% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.7+298% | 4.7 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Turks |
| Release | January 31 2012 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #454 | #923 |
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