Radeon R7 M445 vs Intel HD Graphics 620
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. The Radeon R7 M445 is positioned at rank #538 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 M445
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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 | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 Radeon R7 M445 and Intel HD Graphics 620
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M445 scores 947 and the Intel HD Graphics 620 reaches 919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M445 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Intel HD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947+3% | 919 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 320+67% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+53% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 920 MHz | 1000 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel HD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 M445 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M445 draws 15W versus the Intel HD Graphics 620's 15W — a 0% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M445) vs 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 63.1+3% | 61.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) vs Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Meso | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | August 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #899 | #906 |
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