Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon R7 A8-7500

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 A8-7500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

894%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

859%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

849%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

848%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

846%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

841%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

831%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

828%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

820%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

818%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

808%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

806%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

792%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

791%

#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

91%

#139

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

986%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#156

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

98%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

93%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

92%

#167

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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	Radeon R7 A8-7500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 0.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 A8-7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon R7 A8-7500

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 A8-7500

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon R7 A8-7500 reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7500
G3D Mark Score	797	811+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	1024+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+239%
Boost Clock	920 MHz	975 MHz+6%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	64+220%
L1 Cache	80 KB	256 KB+220%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7500
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 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7500) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7500
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7500's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7500
TDP	15W-85%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	53.1+556%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R8 M445DX costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) — the Radeon R8 M445DX offers 0.6% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).