GeForce 945A vs GeForce GTX 560 SE

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 945A is positioned at rank #262 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 945A

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

586%

#254

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

531%

#255

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

530%

#259

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

482%

#260

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

479%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

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GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

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 GeForce 945A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 501.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+501.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

GeForce 945A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 560 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 560 SE

GeForce 945A

The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the GeForce GTX 560 SE reaches 1,847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 560 SE uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Raw compute: 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE).

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
G3D Mark Score	1,852	1,847
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+33%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9132 TFLOPS+8%	0.8479 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 945A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 945A) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 560 SE's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 945A	GeForce GTX 560 SE
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	2x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	56.1+356%	12.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce 945A costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the GeForce 945A offers 502.4% better value. The GeForce 945A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).