Comparing: AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 vs ARM Mali-T860 MP2

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About Hardware AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is a mobile graphics card released in 2010, designed for entry-level laptops that require basic GPU acceleration. Based on Terascale 2 architecture, the HD 5450 features 80 stream processors (shaders) and is typically paired with 512MB to 1GB of DDR3 or GDDR3 VRAM, depending on the laptop configuration. It operates at a core clock speed of up to 675 MHz, providing just enough power for light multimedia tasks and low-end 3D workloads.

This GPU supports modern graphics standards of its time, including DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.2, and UVD (Unified Video Decoder), which enhances video playback efficiency and allows smooth playback of HD content such as Blu-ray and 1080p videos. Thanks to UVD, the GPU offloads video decoding tasks from the CPU, resulting in better overall performance in multimedia-centric usage. However, the narrow memory bus and limited shader count make the HD 5450 unsuitable for modern gaming or professional graphics workloads.

When it comes to gaming, the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 can only run older or less demanding games like Counter-Strike: Source, GTA San Andreas, or Warcraft III, often at low resolution and minimum settings to maintain playable frame rates. Newer 3D titles or even moderately intensive games will struggle on this GPU, especially under Windows 10 where driver support is minimal and outdated.

Despite its aging specs, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5450 still finds relevance in older laptops like the HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX, especially for users who prioritize basic productivity, web browsing, office work, and media playback. While it lacks the horsepower of modern integrated GPUs, it was a step forward at the time for delivering discrete graphics capabilities in compact notebook designs.

If you're restoring or maintaining an older Windows 7 or Windows 8 system for legacy software or retro computing needs, the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 can still deliver reliable performance within its limitations.

Hardware Detail:

Device: HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX
RAM: 4GB DDR3
OS: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 19:48:49 | Update: 4 days ago

About Hardware ARM Mali-T860 MP2

Mali-T860 MP2 is ARM's mid-range mobile graphics processing unit (GPU) consisting of 2 shader cores. This GPU is designed to deliver better power efficiency compared to previous generations such as Mali-T760, while still maintaining sufficient graphics performance for daily needs. Mali-T860 MP2 is widely used in older chipsets such as MediaTek MT6750 and Samsung Exynos series 7, and is found in many popular Android devices of its time, such as OPPO F1s, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, and other devices.

With support for modern graphics standards such as OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.0, as well as RenderScript and OpenCL 1.2, the Mali-T860 MP2 is capable of running a wide range of Android applications with a smooth interface, stable HD video playback, and light to medium games with adequate performance. While not designed for heavy gaming or intensive 3D-based applications, this GPU is still an ideal choice for an efficient and stable light multitasking experience, especially on devices with HD or HD+ displays.

In tests on devices like the OPPO F1s (refurbished) with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, the GPU was able to handle activities like browsing, social media, and video streaming without a hitch. The combination of decent graphics performance and energy efficiency keeps the Mali-T860 MP2 relevant for entry-level devices that are still in use today.

Hardware Detail:

Device: OPPO F1s/A59m (Refurbish)
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
OS: Android 5.1

Friday, 19 November 2021 16:41:45 | Update: 1 day ago