Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon R7 A365

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 R7 A365

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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 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A365.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M445DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M445DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $55), it costs 11% less, resulting in a 14.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

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 R7 A365 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon R7 A365

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 R7 A365

The Radeon R7 A365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 781 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon R7 A365 reaches 781 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 A365 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A365). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A365). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
G3D Mark Score	797+2%	781
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.6336 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	920 MHz+12%	825 MHz
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 R7 A365
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A365) — the Radeon R7 A365 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon R7 A365). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
DirectX	12_0	12 (FL 12_0)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 A365). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.0
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 A365's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A365). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A365
TDP	15W-50%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	53.1+104%	26.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A365 launched at $109 and now averages $55. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 10.9% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 14.2 (Radeon R7 A365) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 14.8% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).