GeForce 845M vs Radeon 540
GeForce 845M
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Radeon 540
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About G3D Mark
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 Radeon 540 is on rank 93, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 540.
| Insight | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 845M and Radeon 540
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.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the Radeon 540 reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 845M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 384 (Radeon 540). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,487+2% | 1,452 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+5% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 845M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 540) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.1+56% | 29.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM108 | Lexa |
| Release | August 26 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #768 | #773 |
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