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GeForce 945A
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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 945A is positioned at rank 262 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is on rank 254, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $60), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 137.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 945A | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE reaches 1,872 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Boost clocks: 1189 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,852 | 1,872+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9132 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+102% |
| Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 945A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 56.1 | 124.8+122% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 and now averages $60. The GeForce 945A costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the GeForce 945A offers 137.5% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-58% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.1+137% | 31.2 |
| Codename | GM108 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #705 | #721 |
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