Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon HD 7730M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

628%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

603%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

596%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

595%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

594%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

590%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

583%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

581%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

575%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

574%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

567%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

566%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

555%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

555%

#95

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

692%

#110

Radeon HD 7730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

97%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

96%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

94%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

90%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

89%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R8 M445DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7730M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R8 M445DX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 7730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon HD 7730M

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 7730M

The Radeon HD 7730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 786 points. Launch price was $59.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon HD 7730M reaches 786 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 7730M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M).

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7730M
G3D Mark Score	797+1%	786
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.6144 TFLOPS+4%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	24+20%
L1 Cache	80 KB	96 KB+20%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7730M
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 7730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7730M) — the Radeon HD 7730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon HD 7730M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7730M's 47W — a 103.2% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.