Radeon R7 M445 vs Radeon R7 A265
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 R7 A265 is on rank 427, so the Radeon R7 A265 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 R7 A265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M445.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A265 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A265 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $250), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 76.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($149) |
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 R7 A265
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 R7 A265
The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M445 scores 947 versus the Radeon R7 A265's 994 — the Radeon R7 A265 leads by 5%. The Radeon R7 M445 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 A265 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A265). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947 | 994+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.6336 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 920 MHz+12% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M445) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A265) — the Radeon R7 A265 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| 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 Radeon R7 A265's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M445) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A265). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 63.1+91% | 33.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon R7 A265 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R7 A265 costs 40.4% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 6.7 (Radeon R7 A265) — the Radeon R7 A265 offers 76.3% better value. The Radeon R7 M445 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $149-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $149-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8 | 6.7+76% |
| Codename | Meso | Opal |
| Release | May 15 2016 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #899 | #890 |
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