Radeon HD 7450M vs Radeon R5 235
Radeon HD 7450M
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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 Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, 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 Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 R5 235 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 Radeon R5 235
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.
Radeon R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7450M scores 330 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7450M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 336+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+100% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+31% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon HD 7450M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7450M draws 40W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7450M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W | 30W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.3 | 11.2+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7450M | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Jet |
| Release | April 24 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #787 | #922 |
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