Radeon R7 M445 vs GeForce GT 645M
Radeon R7 M445
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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 Radeon R7 M445 is positioned at rank 538 and the GeForce GT 645M is on rank 80, so the GeForce GT 645M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M445
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 645M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 645M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Radeon R7 M445 and GeForce GT 645M
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.
GeForce GT 645M
The GeForce GT 645M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 945 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M445 scores 947 and the GeForce GT 645M reaches 945 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M445 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 645M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947 | 945 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+8% | 0.5445 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M445 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 645M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 645M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M445) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 645M) — the GeForce GT 645M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M445 draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 645M's 32W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M445) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-53% | 32W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 63.1+114% | 29.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | GeForce GT 645M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Codename | Meso | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | October 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #899 | #903 |
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