Radeon R7 M445 vs Radeon HD 8570
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 Radeon HD 8570 is on rank 136, so the Radeon HD 8570 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 Radeon HD 8570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 8570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $250), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1146% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1146%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 8570
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.
Radeon HD 8570
The Radeon HD 8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 944 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M445 scores 947 and the Radeon HD 8570 reaches 944 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M445 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8570 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947 | 944 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1280+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+335% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 80+300% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 M445 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8570 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 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570) — the Radeon HD 8570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M445 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8570's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M445) vs 300W (Radeon HD 8570). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 63.1+1243% | 4.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon HD 8570 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 8570 costs 92% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 47.2 (Radeon HD 8570) — the Radeon HD 8570 offers 1142.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $20-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8 | 47.2+1142% |
| Codename | Meso | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #899 | #460 |
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