Radeon HD 7670 vs Radeon R8 M445DX

Radeon HD 7670

2012Core: 600 MHz

Radeon R8 M445DX

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 920 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7670

803

+0.8%

797

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

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. The Radeon HD 7670 is positioned at rank #401 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7670

#391

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1352%

#393

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1226%

#394

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1222%

#398

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1112%

#399

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1104%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

91%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

90%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

89%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.

Insight	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 97.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

Radeon HD 7670 Benchmark Check

Radeon R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7670 and Radeon R8 M445DX

Radeon HD 7670

The Radeon HD 7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 803 points.

Radeon R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX 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: 797 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7670 scores 803 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7670 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7670) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX).

Feature	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
G3D Mark Score	803	797
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+50%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	0.5888 TFLOPS+2%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24+20%	20
L1 Cache	48 KB	80 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7670 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M445DX has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7670) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon HD 7670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7670 draws 45W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7670) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7670	Radeon R8 M445DX
TDP	45W	15W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	17.8	53.1+198%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7670 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 7670 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.1 (Radeon HD 7670) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon HD 7670 offers 96.9% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).