Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon HD 5670

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 Radeon HD 5670

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

898%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

863%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

852%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

851%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

849%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

844%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

834%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

831%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

823%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

821%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

811%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

809%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

795%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

794%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

96%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

92%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#139

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

990%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#156

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

99%

#157

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#158

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#160

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#163

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

93%

#164

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#165

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

93%

#166

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#169

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|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 Radeon HD 5670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). 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	Radeon HD 5670
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 227.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 5670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+227.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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

Radeon HD 5670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon HD 5670

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.

Radeon HD 5670

The Radeon HD 5670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points. Launch price was $369.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon HD 5670 reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 5670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 880 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 5670
G3D Mark Score	797	800
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	1536+380%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+359%
Boost Clock	920 MHz+5%	880 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	96+380%
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 5670
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R8 M445DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5670) — the Radeon HD 5670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 5670
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 5670's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 5670
TDP	15W-94%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	53.1+1559%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 5670 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 53.3 (Radeon HD 5670) — the Radeon HD 5670 offers 227% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).