GeForce 945A vs Radeon R6 M340DX

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%

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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%

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Intel UHD Graphics P630

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100%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

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Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

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Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

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Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

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GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

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GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

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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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

Insight	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 143% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+143%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)	✅More affordable ($10)

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

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945A and Radeon R6 M340DX

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.

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 1189 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,852+3%	1,800
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9132 TFLOPS+15%	0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1189 MHz+15%	1030 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 945A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
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 945A) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
Encoder	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	33W	30W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	56.1	60.0+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 142.9% better value.