GeForce 845M
VS
Radeon RX Vega 6

GeForce 845M vs Radeon RX Vega 6

NVIDIA

GeForce 845M

2015Core: 1071 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 6

2017Core: 1247 MHzBoost: 1546 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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 845M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 6 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 6

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 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 reaches 1,492 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 RX Vega 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score
1,487
1,492
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
4096+967%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9032 TFLOPS
12.66 TFLOPS+1302%
Boost Clock
1176 MHz
1546 MHz+31%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
32
256+700%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
1 MB+426%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
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 6 has 0 MB. The GeForce 845M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 845M) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 295W — a 159.8% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
TDP
33W-89%
295W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
45.1+784%
5.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 845MRadeon RX Vega 6
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GM108
Vega 10
Release
August 26 2015
August 7 2017
Ranking
#768
#171