GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon R7 M365X
GeForce GT 445M
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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 R7 M365X is on rank 602, 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 R7 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M365X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 445M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M365X 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 R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X
The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the Radeon R7 M365X reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 445M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M365X). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 811 | 824+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+125% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M365X 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 R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M365X). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 445M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M365X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 445M) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M365X).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | CUDA | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 M365X's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M365X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.0+64% | 11.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M365X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #857 | #715 |
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