RADEON HD7450 vs Radeon R2E
RADEON HD7450
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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. The RADEON HD7450 is positioned at rank #259 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON HD7450
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD7450.
| Insight | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON HD7450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON HD7450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 208.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+208.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 HD7450 and Radeon R2E
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.
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON HD7450 scores 199 versus the Radeon R2E's 211 — the Radeon R2E leads by 6%. The RADEON HD7450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON HD7450) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (RADEON HD7450) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 199 | 211+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+250% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+250% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+250% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 768 KB (RADEON HD7450) vs 256 KB (Radeon R2E) — the RADEON HD7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD7450 draws 200W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon R2E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD7450) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 55W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 3.8+280% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD7450 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R2E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON HD7450 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.3 (RADEON HD7450) vs 4.3 (Radeon R2E) — the RADEON HD7450 offers 209.3% better value. The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | RADEON HD7450 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.3+209% | 4.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 31 2012 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #454 | #738 |
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