GeForce 845M vs Radeon R9 255

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. The GeForce 845M is positioned at rank #259 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

#248

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

584%

#250

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

529%

#251

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

528%

#255

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

480%

#256

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

477%

#259

GeForce 845M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#261

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#262

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#263

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#269

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#270

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#272

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

92%

#273

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 255 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 845M.

Insight	GeForce 845M	Radeon R9 255
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 255 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.

GeForce 845M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 255 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 845M and Radeon R9 255

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 R9 255

The Radeon R9 255 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the Radeon R9 255 reaches 1,501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 845M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 255 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 255). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 255).

Feature	GeForce 845M	Radeon R9 255
G3D Mark Score	1,487	1,501
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1792+367%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+264%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	192 KB	448 KB+133%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 845M	Radeon R9 255
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 845M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 255 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 255 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 845M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 255) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 845M	Radeon R9 255
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 255's 190W — a 140.8% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 400W (Radeon R9 255). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.