Radeon R2E vs RADEON HD7450
Radeon R2E
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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 RADEON HD7450
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 R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 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 R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+208.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 R2E and RADEON HD7450
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R2E scores 211 versus the RADEON HD7450's 199 — the Radeon R2E leads by 6%. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the RADEON HD7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 1,792 (RADEON HD7450). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (RADEON HD7450).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 211+6% | 199 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1792+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+250% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 448 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R2E) vs 768 KB (RADEON HD7450) — the RADEON HD7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the RADEON HD7450's 200W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon R2E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (RADEON HD7450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-73% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+280% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the RADEON HD7450 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The RADEON HD7450 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R2E) vs 13.3 (RADEON HD7450) — the RADEON HD7450 offers 209.3% better value. The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | RADEON HD7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | 13.3+209% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Tahiti |
| Release | December 20 2013 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #738 | #454 |
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