Radeon HD 7450M vs GeForce 9600 GSO
Radeon HD 7450M
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GeForce 9600 GSO
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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 7450M is positioned at rank 328 and the GeForce 9600 GSO is on rank 615, so the Radeon HD 7450M 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 7450M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600 GSO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450M 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 7450M and GeForce 9600 GSO
Radeon HD 7450M
The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450M scores 330 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330+2% | 323 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7450M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1.5 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450M draws 40W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3+277% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7450M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | Heathrow | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | April 24 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #787 | #825 |
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