Radeon R7 A8-7500 vs Radeon R8 M445DX
Radeon R7 A8-7500
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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. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is positioned at rank #154 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7500
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R8 M445DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M445DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 0.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7500 and Radeon R8 M445DX
Radeon R7 A8-7500
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 scores 811 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 920 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 811+2% | 797 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+220% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+239% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+6% | 920 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 draws 100W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1 | 53.1+556% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 0.6% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Codename | Trinidad | Meso |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #467 | #899 |
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