Intel HD Graphics 620 vs Radeon R7 M445
Intel HD Graphics 620
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M445
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel HD Graphics 620.
| Insight | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M445 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 Intel HD Graphics 620 and Radeon R7 M445
Intel HD Graphics 620
The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.
Radeon R7 M445
The Radeon R7 M445 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel HD Graphics 620 scores 919 and the Radeon R7 M445 reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon R7 M445 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M445). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 920 MHz.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 919 | 947+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.384 TFLOPS | 0.5888 TFLOPS+53% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+9% | 920 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 8+167% |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel HD Graphics 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M445 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M445 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel HD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M445's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M445). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 61.3 | 63.1+3% |
Value Analysis
The Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Radeon R7 M445 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 3.8 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT2 | Meso |
| Release | August 30 2016 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #906 | #899 |
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