Radeon HD 8450G vs Radeon 3015e
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 Radeon 3015e is on rank 414, 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 Radeon 3015e
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8450G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3015e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8450G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 3015e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 8450G, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 7.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 Radeon 3015e
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.
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8450G scores 334 versus the Radeon 3015e's 351 — the Radeon 3015e leads by 5.1%. The Radeon HD 8450G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 334 | 351+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+41% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1218 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 8450G) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8450G) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8450G draws 130W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 7.0+169% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8450G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 3015e launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3015e costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.7 (Radeon HD 8450G) vs 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) — the Radeon 3015e offers 7.5% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8450G | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.7 | 7.2+7% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Polaris 23 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #503 | #757 |
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