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GeForce GT 445M
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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 445M is positioned at rank 59 and the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is on rank 466, so the GeForce GT 445M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 445M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 445M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual.
| Insight | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 445M 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 GeForce GT 445M and Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
GeForce GT 445M
The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.
Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 811+1% | 800 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 445M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11_2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 445M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 445M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | CUDA | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.0+13% | 16.0 |
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