AMD Radeon R8 M445DX vs AMD Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon R8 M445DX has 72% better performance than the Radeon R6 M255DX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R8 M445DX and the Radeon R6 M255DX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R8 M445DX GPU
The Radeon R8 M445DX is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2016. Its Meso chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R8 M445DX has the 274th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R6 M255DX GPU
The Radeon R6 M255DX is an end-of-life integrated graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2014. Its Topaz chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R6 M255DX has the 345th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q2 2016 | Q4 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 15 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 11 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 5 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega M GH | 48.3 | +794% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 22.3 | +313% |
| Radeon RX Vega 11 | 18.1 | +235% |
| Radeon RX Vega 10 | 7.7 | +43% |
| UHD Graphics 620 | 6.3 | +17% |
| Radeon R8 M445DX | 5.4 | |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R8 M445DX has 72% better performance than the Radeon R6 M255DX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R8 M445DX is ranked 274th with a score of 3,775, and the Radeon R6 M255DX is ranked 345th with a score of 2,198.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R8 M445DX and the Radeon R6 M255DX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 9 | 4,380 | +16% |
| Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake, 64EU) | 4,187 | +11% |
| Radeon R8 M445DX | 3,775 | |
| Radeon RX Vega 5 | 3,535 | -6% |
| UHD Graphics 770 | 3,481.5 | -8% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 2,379 | -37% |
| Iris Graphics 540 | 2,211.5 | -41% |
| Radeon R6 M255DX | 2,198 | -42% |
| UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake, 32EU) | 2,127 | -44% |
| Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | 1,923 | -49% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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.
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| Benchmark | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 281 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 315 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 12,377 (+72.57%) | 7,172 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,209 (+98.21%) | 1,114.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,979 (+50.53%) | 1,979 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 31.8 (+27.71%) | 24.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 797 (+31.74%) | 605 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 178 (+54.78%) | 115 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Meso | Topaz |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,550 million | 1,550 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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | IGP | IGP |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 320 | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 5 | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 20 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 780 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,021 MHz | 940 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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 8.17 GPixel/s | 7.52 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 20.42 GTexel/s | 22.56 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 653.4 GFLOPS | 721.9 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 40.84 GFLOPS | 45.12 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.
| Spec | Radeon R8 M445DX | Radeon R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.