Radeon R7 450
VS
RadeonT RX Vega 11

Radeon R7 450 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11

AMD

Radeon R7 450

2016Core: 800 MHz
VS
AMD

RadeonT RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT RX Vega 11 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RadeonT RX Vega 11

AMD

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.

AMD

RadeonT RX Vega 11

The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,917 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 450 scores 1,887 and the RadeonT RX Vega 11 reaches 1,917 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 450) vs 704 (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX Vega 11).

FeatureRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score
1,887
1,917+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512
704+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8192 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+115%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32
44+38%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 450 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 450 draws 55W versus the RadeonT RX Vega 11's 35W — a 44.4% difference. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R7 450) vs 1W (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
TDP
55W
35W-36%
Recommended PSU
250W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Perf/Watt
34.3
54.8+60%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) vs Infinity (RadeonT RX Vega 11) — the RadeonT RX Vega 11 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon R7 450RadeonT RX Vega 11
MSRP
$219
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$35
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
53.9
Infinity
Codename
Cape Verde
Raven
Release
July 6 2016
May 10 2018
Ranking
#667
#673