Radeon HD 5450
AMD
G3D Mark
136
MSRP
$60
AVG Price
$40
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.
Overview
The Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $299.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5450
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon HD 5450 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Warzone
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Final Fantasy XIV
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Naraka: Bladepoint
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 5450 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5450 scores 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Cypress), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1440 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 72 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.088 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 136 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Cypress |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 40 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1440 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 72 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 725 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.088 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 52.20 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 2.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 2,154 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #682 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5450 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 144 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon HD 5450 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.3a. Supported codecs: H.264.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI 1.3a PortsNumber of HDMI 1.3a display connectors | 1x |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5450 draws 151 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 151 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $40 (MSRP: $60), the Radeon HD 5450 delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #682 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $40 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #682 |
| Release Date | September 30 2009 |
| Release Year | 2009 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 |
| Vram | 2 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling |
| L1 Cache | 144 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Core Clock | 725 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 1440 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.1 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 2,154 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 52.20 |
| Manufacturing Process | 40 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 151 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 2.088 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Cypress |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) |
| Launch Price | $299 |
| Release Date | September 30 2009 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 682 |
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