GeForce 920MX
VS
GeForce GT 745M

GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GT 745M

NVIDIA

GeForce 920MX

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 745M

2013Core: 549 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 920MX is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce GT 745M is on rank 136, so the GeForce GT 745M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 920MX

#350
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1020%
#352
925%
#353
923%
#357
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
839%
#358
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
833%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
100%
#361
100%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
99%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
98%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
95%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
94%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
93%
#372
Radeon HD 7660G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
90%
#373
Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
90%
#374
Radeon HD 6670/7670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
90%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
96%
#126
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
301%
#128
273%
#129
272%
#133
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
248%
#134
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
246%
#136
GeForce GT 745M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
100%
#145
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP: $229|Avg: $65
97%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
96%
#150
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 745M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920MX.

InsightGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 745M 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.

Path of Exile 2
No prediction data available
Path of Exile 2
No prediction data available
Counter-Strike 2
No prediction data available
Counter-Strike 2
No prediction data available
Valorant
No prediction data available
Valorant
No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920MX and GeForce GT 745M

NVIDIA

GeForce 920MX

The GeForce 920MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,064 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 920MX scores 1,064 and the GeForce GT 745M reaches 1,081 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 745M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920MX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745M). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920MX) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M).

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
G3D Mark Score
1,064
1,081+2%
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
256
384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS+21%
0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
128 KB+300%
32 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 920MX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 745M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 745M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920MX) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 745M) — the GeForce 920MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 920MX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
DirectX
12 (11_0)+9%
11.0
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
0
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 920MX) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 920MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M).

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
Encoder
None
NVENC 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920MX draws 16W versus the GeForce GT 745M's 45W — a 95.1% difference. The GeForce 920MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920MX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
TDP
16W-64%
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
66.5+177%
24.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 920MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 920MXGeForce GT 745M
MSRP
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$54
Codename
GM108
GK107
Release
March 25 2016
April 1 2013
Ranking
#864
#857