Radeon HD 7450M vs GeForce GT 610
Radeon HD 7450M
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GeForce GT 610
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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 GT 610 is on rank 183, so the GeForce GT 610 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 GT 610
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 610 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7450M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 610 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 GT 610
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 GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450M scores 330 and the GeForce GT 610 reaches 331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 610 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 610). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 331 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+25% | 0.6927 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 610 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450M draws 40W versus the GeForce GT 610's 65W — a 47.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7450M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 610). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-38% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3+63% | 5.1 |
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