GeForce 845M vs GeForce GTX 285

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. The GeForce 845M is positioned at rank 259 and the GeForce GTX 285 is on rank 255, so the GeForce GTX 285 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M

#249

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

584%

#251

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

529%

#252

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

528%

#256

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

480%

#257

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

477%

#259

GeForce 845M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#264

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#265

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

92%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1765%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1696%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1676%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1673%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1670%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1660%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1639%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1633%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1618%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1614%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1594%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1591%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1562%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1561%

#240

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1946%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

100%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

93%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

91%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 845M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 845M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 845M	GeForce GTX 285
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 845M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 845M and GeForce GTX 285

GeForce 845M

The GeForce 845M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,487 points.

GeForce GTX 285

The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the GeForce GTX 285 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 845M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 285 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 285). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M) vs 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285).

Feature	GeForce 845M	GeForce GTX 285
G3D Mark Score	1,487	1,475
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+27%	0.7085 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 845M	GeForce GTX 285
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 845M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 285 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 285 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 845M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 285) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 845M	GeForce GTX 285
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 285).

Feature	GeForce 845M	GeForce GTX 285
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	—
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 285's 204W — a 144.3% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 285). Power connectors: Legacy vs 2x 6-pin.