Radeon R8 M445DX vs GeForce GT 635

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

887%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

852%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

842%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

841%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

839%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

834%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

824%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

821%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

813%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

811%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

801%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

799%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

785%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

784%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

100%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

95%

#136

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

978%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#153

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

99%

#156

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

98%

#157

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#158

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#160

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

93%

#163

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

92%

#164

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#165

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R8 M445DX is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R8 M445DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 635 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 635 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 635 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 635 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 149% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+149%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅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.

Radeon R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 635 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and GeForce GT 635

Radeon R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX 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: 797 points.

GeForce GT 635

The GeForce GT 635 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 810 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the GeForce GT 635 reaches 810 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 635 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 352 (GeForce GT 635). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635).

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
G3D Mark Score	797	810+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	352+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.8554 TFLOPS+45%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	44+120%
L1 Cache	80 KB	704 KB+780%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 635). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 635). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 635's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 200W (GeForce GT 635). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 635
TDP	15W-93%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W	200W-43%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	53.1+1228%	4.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 635 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 635 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 offers 148.5% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).