GeForce 945A vs Radeon Vega 11

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 11 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 Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 945A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 11, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 59.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945A and Radeon Vega 11

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1189 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	1,852	1,861
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9132 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	1189 MHz	1251 MHz+5%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	44+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
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 Vega 11 has 0 MB. The GeForce 945A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 5.9% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce 945A	Radeon Vega 11
TDP	33W-6%	35W
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	Integrated
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	56.1+5%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce 945A costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the GeForce 945A offers 59.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).