GeForce 945A
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

GeForce 945A vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

NVIDIA

GeForce 945A

2015Core: 1006 MHzBoost: 1189 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

2020Boost: 2100 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 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

#252
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
586%
#254
531%
#255
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
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%
#274
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%
#277
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 945A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 945A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H 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 945A and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,856 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H reaches 1,856 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Boost clocks: 1189 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
G3D Mark Score
1,852
1,856
Architecture
Maxwell
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Boost Clock
1189 MHz
2100 MHz+77%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
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 945A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H has 0 MB. The GeForce 945A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H).

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
Encoder
4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
VCE 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
56.1
123.7+120%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 945ARadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3750H
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$25
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
74.1
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Vega
Release
March 13 2015
January 7 2020
Ranking
#705
#545