GeForce 845M vs Radeon R9 M365X
GeForce 845M
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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 R9 M365X is on rank 445, so the GeForce 845M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M365X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 845M | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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 R9 M365X
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 M365X
The Radeon R9 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,482 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the Radeon R9 M365X reaches 1,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 845M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M365X). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M365X). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,487 | 1,482 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+27% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 845M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M365X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M365X offers 700% 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 (Radeon R9 M365X) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 M365X's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M365X). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon R9 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.1+128% | 19.8 |
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