Radeon HD 8450G vs FirePro 3D V3750
Radeon HD 8450G
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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 8450G is positioned at rank 186 and the FirePro 3D V3750 is on rank 307, so the Radeon HD 8450G 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 8450G
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V3750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8450G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 8450G and FirePro 3D V3750
Radeon HD 8450G
The Radeon HD 8450G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 334 points. Launch price was $249.
FirePro 3D V3750
The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8450G scores 334 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8450G is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 334 | 341+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+98% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8450G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 8450G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0)+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 8450G) vs UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8450G draws 130W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 71.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8450G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-53% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+117% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The FirePro 3D V3750 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) — the FirePro 3D V3750 offers 103% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | FirePro 3D V3750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 13.6+103% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Tahiti |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #503 | #423 |
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