
GeForce 845M vs UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

GeForce 845M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 845M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 845M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

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.

UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 845M scores 1,487 and the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) reaches 1,500 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 UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 845M) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,487 | 1,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+1100% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1450 MHz+23% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 845M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 845M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 845M draws 33W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 75% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 845M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 845M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.1 | 100.0+122% |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 845M | UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | GM108 | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | August 26 2015 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #768 | #709 |
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