Radeon R7 450 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
Radeon R7 450
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $60), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 72.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 R7 450 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
Radeon R7 450
The Radeon R7 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. 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: 1,887 points.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 450 scores 1,887 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE reaches 1,872 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 450) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,887 | 1,872 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+125% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 450 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 450 draws 55W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R7 450) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 15W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3 | 124.8+264% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon R7 450 costs 41.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) vs 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the Radeon R7 450 offers 72.8% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | $99-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-42% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.9+73% | 31.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | July 6 2016 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #667 | #721 |
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