AMD Radeon R7 M445
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon R7 M445 Specifications
Radeon R7 M445 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
R7 M445 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon R7 M445's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon R7 M445 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon R7 M445 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon R7 M445's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon R7 M445 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the R7 M445, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
R7 M445 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon R7 M445 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 is built on AMD's GCN 3.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the R7 M445 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon R7 M445 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon R7 M445 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon R7 M445 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon R7 M445 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon R7 M445 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon R7 M445. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon R7 M445 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon R7 M445 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon R7 M445 Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon R7 M445 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby PerformersAbout AMD Radeon R7 M445
The AMD Radeon R7 M445 is a mobile integrated GPU from the Gem System generation, built on the GCN 3.0 architecture at a 28 nm process. It packs 1,550 million transistors on a 125 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 12.4 million per square millimeter. Fabricated by TSMC, it runs at a base clock of 780 MHz and a boost clock of 920 MHz. The GPU features 320 shading units, 20 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs. In the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark, it scores 5361, placing it in the 30th percentile of all GPUs. This report examines its competitive standing, feature set, power characteristics, and memory subsystem using the provided data. The GPU is end-of-life, with its predecessor listed as Solar System and its successor as Polaris Mobile.
How It Compares
The R7 M445 sits in a tight performance cluster. Against the NVIDIA Quadro P400, which scores 5366, the R7 M445 is 0.1% slower. That difference is negligible, meaning the two GPUs deliver effectively identical OpenCL performance. The Quadro P400 is a professional-oriented card, but its compute score here aligns closely with the R7 M445, making them statistically indistinguishable in this benchmark.
The AMD Radeon R7 M440 scores 5377, putting the R7 M445 0.3% behind. Again, this is a marginal gap, well within run-to-run variance. The R7 M440 and R7 M445 share the same product family, so their near-identical scores are unsurprising. The 0.3% delta suggests they are essentially the same GPU in terms of OpenCL compute.
On the other side, the R7 M445 leads the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (5317) by 0.8% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (5316) by 0.8%. These sub-1% deltas indicate that all four rivals perform within a narrow band. The GTX 1050 Ti is often considered a desktop part, but in this OpenCL test, its score is nearly identical to the R7 M445. The 30th percentile ranking reinforces that this is an entry-level part, but within its class, it is not an outlier.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The fact pack lists no RT cores and no tensor cores for the R7 M445. This means the GPU lacks dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration, which are common in newer architectures. However, it does support modern graphics APIs: DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. This API support allows it to run applications that rely on these interfaces, but without hardware-accelerated ray tracing, any such effects would fall back to compute shaders or be disabled. The GCN 3.0 architecture predates the RTX generation, so this is expected for a 2016 mobile GPU. The absence of tensor cores also means no dedicated deep learning acceleration, limiting its use for AI inference tasks.
Power and Cooling
The R7 M445 is classified as an IGP, meaning it is integrated into a laptop motherboard rather than a discrete card. Its slot width is listed as IGP, and it has no power connectors or suggested PSU. Power delivery is handled by the host system, and display outputs are portable device dependent. The 28 nm process from TSMC is mature for its era, and the 1,550 million transistor count on a 125 mm² die suggests a modest power envelope. However, no TDP is provided in the fact pack, so precise power consumption cannot be stated. Cooling is likewise dependent on the laptop's design. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x8, which is sufficient for a GPU of this class, providing adequate bandwidth for its 32 GB/s memory subsystem.
Who Should Consider It
Given its 30th percentile ranking and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 5361, the R7 M445 is best suited for light computing tasks. It competes with the Quadro P400 and R7 M440, both entry-level parts. The 64-bit memory bus and 32 GB/s bandwidth limit its ability to handle high-resolution textures or large datasets. For gaming, it would likely handle 720p or 1080p at low settings in older titles, but modern AAA games would be a stretch. The pixel rate of 7.36 GP/s and texture rate of 18.4 GT/s are modest, and the memory bandwidth is a bottleneck for texture-heavy workloads. Users who need basic graphics acceleration for office work, video playback, or light photo editing might find it adequate. It is not intended for high-performance workloads, and its end-of-life status means it is no longer produced.
Benchmark Performance
The sole benchmark in the fact pack is Geekbench OpenCL, where the R7 M445 scores 5361. This places it just below the Quadro P400 (5366, -0.1%) and the R7 M440 (5377, -0.3%), and just above the GeForce 930A (5317, +0.8%) and the GTX 1050 Ti (5316, +0.8%). The deltas are all within 1%, indicating that these GPUs are essentially equivalent in OpenCL compute. The R7 M445's FP32 throughput is 588.8 GFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 7.36 GP/s and a texture rate of 18.4 GT/s. These figures are modest, consistent with its low-end positioning. The 30th percentile across all GPUs suggests that most discrete and even integrated GPUs outperform it. The benchmark is compute-oriented, so gaming performance may differ, but the low FP32 and texture rates point to limited rasterization capability.
Memory Subsystem
The R7 M445 comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 64-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 32 GB/s. The memory clock is 1000 MHz, with an effective rate of 4 Gbps. A 64-bit bus is narrow, and 32 GB/s is low by modern standards. This bandwidth is a bottleneck for the GPU's texture rate of 18.4 GT/s; in practice, texture-heavy scenes may be limited by memory throughput rather than compute. The 4 GB capacity is sufficient for 1080p textures, but the low bandwidth will constrain performance at higher resolutions or with high-resolution texture packs. For a GPU with 320 shading units and 8 ROPs, the memory subsystem is a limiting factor, especially when compared to the pixel rate of 7.36 GP/s, which requires sustained memory access to feed the ROPs.
FAQ
Q: What is the release date of the AMD Radeon R7 M445?
A: The release date is May 14, 2016.
Q: Does the R7 M445 support DirectX 12?
A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 (12_0), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170.
Q: What is the memory bus width of the R7 M445?
A: The memory bus is 64 bits wide, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.
Q: Does the R7 M445 have dedicated ray tracing cores?
A: No, the fact pack lists no RT cores or tensor cores.
Q: What is the process node used for the R7 M445?
A: It is fabricated on a 28 nm process by TSMC.
Q: What is the Geekbench OpenCL score of the R7 M445?
A: It scores 5361 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 30th percentile of all GPUs.
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