Radeon Pro 450 vs GRID K2
Radeon Pro 450
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GRID K2
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID K2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 450.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 Pro 450 and GRID K2
Radeon Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
GRID K2
The GRID K2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,737 points. Launch price was $5,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 450 scores 2,723 and the GRID K2 reaches 2,737 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 450 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID K2 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 1,536 (GRID K2). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K2).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,723 | 2,737 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536 ×2+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+124% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128 ×2+220% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K2) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 450 draws 35W versus the GRID K2's 225W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 450) vs 350W (GRID K2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-84% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 77.8+538% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 450 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID K2 launched at $5199 and now averages $80. The Radeon Pro 450 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) vs 34.2 (GRID K2) — the Radeon Pro 450 offers 99.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 450 | GRID K2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $5199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.1+99% | 34.2 |
| Codename | Baffin | GK104 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | May 11 2013 |
| Ranking | #612 | #611 |
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