Radeon HD 8210 vs RADEON HD7450
Radeon HD 8210
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RADEON HD7450
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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 8210 is positioned at rank 212 and the RADEON HD7450 is on rank 259, so the Radeon HD 8210 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 8210
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD7450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8210.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8210 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 194% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 8210 and RADEON HD7450
Radeon HD 8210
The Radeon HD 8210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $349.
RADEON HD7450
The RADEON HD7450 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: 199 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8210 scores 195 and the RADEON HD7450 reaches 199 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8210 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON HD7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210) vs 1,792 (RADEON HD7450). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (RADEON HD7450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 195 | 199+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1792+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 112+40% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 448 KB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8210) vs 768 KB (RADEON HD7450) — the RADEON HD7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8210 draws 200W versus the RADEON HD7450's 200W — a 0% difference. The RADEON HD7450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8210) vs 350W (RADEON HD7450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8210 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the RADEON HD7450 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8210 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.0 (Radeon HD 8210) vs 13.3 (RADEON HD7450) — the Radeon HD 8210 offers 193.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8210 | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-30% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.0+193% | 13.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Tahiti |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #460 | #454 |
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