Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual vs Radeon Vega 2

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 8450G + HD 8750M Dual is positioned at rank #562 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 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

#551

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3231%

#553

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2929%

#554

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2921%

#558

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2657%

#559

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2638%

#561

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#562

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#563

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#564

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#566

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#567

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#569

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#570

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#571

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

97%

#572

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

96%

#573

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#574

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#575

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#576

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

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 Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
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 Radeon Vega 2 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.

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual and Radeon Vega 2

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual scores 504 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	504	506
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+43%	448

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.2	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

Feature	Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	70-13%
Perf/Watt	10.1	33.7+234%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).