Radeon R5 220 vs Quadro FX 3450
Radeon R5 220
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the Quadro FX 3450 is on rank 337, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 220 and Quadro FX 3450
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Quadro FX 3450
The Quadro FX 3450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 149 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the Quadro FX 3450 reaches 149 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro FX 3450 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3450). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3450).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 149+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+967% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+679% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3450 has 256 MB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3450) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the Quadro FX 3450's 189W — a 37.1% difference. The Quadro FX 3450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 189W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.8+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3450 launched at $119 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 220 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) vs 5.0 (Quadro FX 3450) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 96% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Quadro FX 3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-71% | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+96% | 5.0 |
| Codename | Hawaii | GT200B |
| Release | November 5 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #316 | #815 |
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