Radeon R7 M445 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M445 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M445 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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 PRO A10-9700E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $250 for the Radeon R7 M445, it costs 66% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 186% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+186%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M445 scores 947 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M445 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M445) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947+3% | 921 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 4096+1180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+8025% |
| Boost Clock | 920 MHz | 2920 MHz+217% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 20 | 256+1180% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 8 MB+6054% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R7 M445) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 8 MB+6054% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M445 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 181% difference. The Radeon R7 M445 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M445) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-95% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 63.1+1935% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M445 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 66% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.8 (Radeon R7 M445) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers 184.2% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M445 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $139-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $85-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.8 | 10.8+184% |
| Codename | Meso | Navi 48 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #899 | #23 |
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