Radeon R8 M445DX vs UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

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.

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R8 M445DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

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.

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
G3D Mark Score	797	800
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Gen. 12
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	320+1900%	16
Boost Clock	920 MHz	1450 MHz+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R8 M445DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) has 0 MB. The Radeon R8 M445DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync 8.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Quick Sync 8
Decoder	UVD 4.2	Quick Sync 8
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 0% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	53.1	53.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) — the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).