Radeon R8 M445DX vs Radeon R7 A8-7680

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 A8-7680

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

459%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

441%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

435%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

435%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

434%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

431%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

426%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

424%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

420%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

419%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

414%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

413%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

406%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

406%

#75

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

506%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

92%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

91%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

87%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

78%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

90%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

88%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

87%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

86%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

85%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

83%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

80%

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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7680.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 386.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+386.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 A8-7680 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and Radeon R7 A8-7680

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 A8-7680

The Radeon R7 A8-7680 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: 791 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 reaches 791 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 R7 A8-7680 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
G3D Mark Score	797	791
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 A8-7680
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 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	Radeon R7 A8-7680
TDP	15W-85%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	53.1+572%	7.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 385.3% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).