AMD Radeon R7 M445 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950

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Performance
Radeon R7 M445
2,2082% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950278% better
8,3518% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 278% better performance than the Radeon R7 M445 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Radeon R7 M445
No data available
GeForce GTX 950
52.5233% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 950 has 33% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the AMD Radeon R7 M445 GPU

The AMD Radeon R7 M445 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2016. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Meso) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The R7 M445 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,000 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 32 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The R7 M445 includes 320 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 780 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 920 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The R7 M445 has the 346th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $159. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM206) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 950 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,653 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 105.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 950 includes 768 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,024 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,188 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 950 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 950 has the 199th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 8,351 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.52. This is the 63rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
ManufacturerAMDNVIDIA
ArchitectureGCN 3.0Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ2 2016Q3 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$159
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Radeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
Low - 720p
21 FPS
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Medium - 768p
14 FPS
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High - 1080p
7 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
--
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QHD - 1440p
--
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R7 M445 orGeForce GTX 950
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon 540X13+86%
Quadro M600M11.5+64%
GeForce 940MX9+29%
GeForce 920MX8+14%
GeForce 930MX7.9+13%
Radeon R7 M4457
Radeon R7 M4605.4-23%
Radeon R7 M4405.2-26%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Radeon R7 M445
2,2082% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950278% better
8,3518% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 278% better performance than the Radeon R7 M445 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Radeon R7 M445 is ranked 346th with a score of 2,208, and the GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 199th with a score of 8,351.

Performance per dollar
Radeon R7 M445
No data available
GeForce GTX 950
52.5233% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 950 has 80% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 950's 52.52 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R7 M445 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R7 3708,518.5+286%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti8,415+281%
GeForce GTX 9508,351+278%
GeForce GTX 7607,962+261%
Radeon HD 79707,770+252%
GeForce GT 745M2,249+2%
Radeon R7 M4402,245+2%
Radeon R7 M4452,208
GeForce 930MX2,201.5-0%
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon R7 M445 orGeForce GTX 950
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon R9 38061.26+17%
GeForce GT 103059.84+14%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)58.2+11%
Radeon R7 37057.17+9%
GeForce GTX 96054.11+3%
GeForce GTX 95052.52
GeForce GTX 97048.73-7%
Radeon R9 390X41.83-20%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti36.09-31%
Radeon R9 280X36.09-31%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
471
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3DMark Time Spy Score
530
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
9,617
37,454
(+289.46%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,579
6,207.5
(+293.13%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,422
8,520
(+251.78%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
45.9
96.6
(+110.46%)
PassMark G3D Mark
943
5,336
(+465.85%)
PassMark G2D Mark
179
634
(+254.19%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
CodenameMesoGM206
ArchitectureGCN 3.0Maxwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors1,550 million2,940 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
Memory Size4 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth32 Gb/s105.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,000 MHz1,653 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache16 KB48 KB
L2 Cache128 KB1,024 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W90 W
Suggested PSU--250 W
Power Connectors--1x 6-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
Stream Processors (SP)320--
CUDA Cores--768
Compute Units (CU)5--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2048
Render Output Units (ROP)832
Core Clock Speed780 MHz1,024 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)920 MHz1,188 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
Pixel Fill Rate7.36 GPixel/s38.02 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate18.4 GTexel/s57.02 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance588.8 GFLOPS1.83 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance36.8 GFLOPS57.02 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRadeon R7 M445GeForce GTX 950
DirectX12 (12_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL2.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.56.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.