Radeon RX 570X vs Radeon R7 450

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 570X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 570X 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 Radeon RX 570X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 450.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	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 R7 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 79% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 373.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+373.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

Radeon RX 570X Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and Radeon R7 450

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the Radeon R7 450 reaches 1,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 512 (Radeon R7 450). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450).

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
G3D Mark Score	1,923+2%	1,887
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+300%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS+522%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 450 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 450) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the Radeon R7 450's 55W — a 74.3% difference. The Radeon R7 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 250W (Radeon R7 450). Power connectors: None vs None.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
TDP	120W	55W-54%
Recommended PSU	450W	250W-44%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	16.0	34.3+114%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 450 costs 79.3% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) — the Radeon R7 450 offers 372.8% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Radeon R7 450
MSRP	$169-23%	$219
Avg Price (30d)	$169	$35-79%
Performance per Dollar	11.4	53.9+373%
Codename	Polaris 20	Cape Verde
Release	April 11 2018	July 6 2016
Ranking	#693	#667