GeForce 845M
VS
Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

GeForce 845M vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

NVIDIA

GeForce 845M

2015Core: 1071 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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
529%
#251
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
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 845M 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U.

InsightGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,477 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 845M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score
1,487
1,477
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
2100 MHz+79%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GeForce 845M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 845M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 845M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U).

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
Encoder
4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
VCN 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
45.1
98.5+118%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GM108
Vega
Release
August 26 2015
January 7 2020
Ranking
#768
#545