RADEON HD7450 vs Mobility Radeon HD 545v
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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 HD7450 is positioned at rank 259 and the Mobility Radeon HD 545v is on rank 518, so the RADEON HD7450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD7450
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD7450.
| Insight | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 545v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD7450 and Mobility Radeon HD 545v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 545v
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 200 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD7450 scores 199 and the Mobility Radeon HD 545v reaches 200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON HD7450) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (RADEON HD7450) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 545v).
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 199 | 200 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+124% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+156% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+460% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The RADEON HD7450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (RADEON HD7450) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) — the RADEON HD7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (RADEON HD7450) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (RADEON HD7450) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD7450 draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 545v's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD7450) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 4.0+300% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD7450 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.3 (RADEON HD7450) vs 13.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 0% better value. The RADEON HD7450 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Mobility Radeon HD 545v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadway |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #454 | #846 |
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