Radeon HD 7450 vs Radeon HD 6470M
Radeon HD 7450
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Radeon HD 6470M
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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 Radeon HD 6470M is on rank 382, 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6470M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7450.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 6470M 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 Radeon HD 6470M
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 HD 6470M
The Radeon HD 6470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450 scores 224 and the Radeon HD 6470M reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6470M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6470M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6470M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 224 | 225 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+87% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+120% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+133% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+133% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6470M) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6470M's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6470M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.0+173% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #454 | #654 |
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