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Radeon R5 230
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Radeon HD 7450
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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 R5 230 is positioned at rank 500 and the Radeon HD 7450 is on rank 228, so the Radeon HD 7450 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 230
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 R5 230.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $25), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 110.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 R5 230 and Radeon HD 7450
Radeon R5 230
The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.
Radeon HD 7450
The Radeon HD 7450 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: 224 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 230 scores 222 and the Radeon HD 7450 reaches 224 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 230 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 230) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 224 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+265% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1250 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 448 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs UVD 3.1 (Radeon HD 7450). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 230 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7450's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 230) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4+300% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 7450 launched at $45 and now averages $12. The Radeon HD 7450 costs 52% less ($13 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) vs 18.7 (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 offers 110.1% better value. The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $45-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $12-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9 | 18.7+110% |
| Codename | Weston | Tahiti |
| Release | April 18 2017 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #873 | #454 |
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