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

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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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)
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 845M | Radeon 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 |
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