GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon R7 M365X

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.

GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon R7 M365X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon R7 M365X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 445M

2013

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 M365X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R7 M365X

2016

Why buy it

✅15.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 M365X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 15.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (824 vs 811), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 445M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 M365X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 M365X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 445M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon R7 M365X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 445M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 M365X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon R7 M365X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M365X carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 445M gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 445M and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 M365X.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R7 M365X (2016 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	Radeon R7 M365X
MSRP	—	$300
Codename	GK107	Tropo
Release	April 1 2013	May 15 2016
Ranking	#857	#715

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