Radeon R7 450
AMD
G3D Mark
1,887
MSRP
$219
AVG Price
$35
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 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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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 450
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon R7 450 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Garry's Mod
League of Legends
Once Human
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Stardew Valley
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 450 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 450 scores 1,887 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 GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Cape Verde), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8192 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,887 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Cape Verde |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 800 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 25.60 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 1,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #667 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 450 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 R7 450 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R7 450 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 R7 450 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 450 draws 55 Watt under load (TDP) — a 250W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None.
| Specification | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 55 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 250W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $35 (MSRP: $219), the Radeon R7 450 delivers 54 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #667 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $35 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #667 |
| Release Date | July 6 2016 |
| Release Year | 2016 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 |
| Vram | 2 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
| Core Clock | 800 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 512 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 1,500 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 25.60 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 55 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Cape Verde |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| Release Date | July 6 2016 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 667 |
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