Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon HD 7670

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 7670

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1352%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1226%

#394

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1222%

#398

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1112%

#399

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1104%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

93%

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GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

91%

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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

90%

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Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

89%

#413

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

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Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

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Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 7670
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 97.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 7670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon HD 7670

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 7670

The Radeon HD 7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon HD 7670 reaches 803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7670 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7670). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670).

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7670
G3D Mark Score	797	803
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	480+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS+2%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	24+20%
L1 Cache	80 KB+67%	48 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7670
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 7670 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7670 offers 100% 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 256 KB (Radeon HD 7670) — the Radeon HD 7670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7670
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7670's 45W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7670
TDP	15W-67%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	53.1+198%	17.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7670 launched at $100 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 7670 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 32.1 (Radeon HD 7670) — the Radeon HD 7670 offers 96.9% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).