Radeon HD 7450A
VS
Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

Radeon HD 7450A vs Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 7450A

2012Boost: 1250 MHz
VS

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

2018

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. The Radeon HD 7450A is positioned at rank #270 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450A

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
2015%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1936%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1913%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1910%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1906%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1895%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1871%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1864%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1847%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1842%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1820%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1816%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1783%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1782%
#254
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
2222%
#269
Radeon HD 6450
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
100%
#270
Radeon HD 7450A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
100%
#272
Radeon HD 3450
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#273
Radeon HD 6230
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#274
Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $70|Avg: $15
98%
#275
Radeon E6760
MSRP: $240|Avg: $79
98%
#277
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
97%
#278
Radeon R4
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
96%
#280
Radeon R7 A10-8750
MSRP: $250|Avg: $30
95%
#281
Radeon HD 6410D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
94%
#283
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
MSRP: $130|Avg: $130
92%
#284
Radeon R9 M280X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7450A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7450A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU 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 7450A and Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 7450A

The Radeon HD 7450A 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: 288 points. Launch price was $449.

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7450A scores 288 and the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
G3D Mark Score
288
292+1%
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7450A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7450A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7450A draws 200W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU's 7W — a 186.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450A) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
TDP
200W
7W-97%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Perf/Watt
1.4
41.7+2879%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7450A launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon HD 7450A) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7450AQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
7.2
Infinity
Codename
Tahiti
Release
January 31 2012
December 6 2018
Ranking
#454
#860