GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

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 945M is positioned at rank 100 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is on rank 364, so the GeForce 945M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 945M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#90

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

257%

#92

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

233%

#93

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

233%

#97

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

212%

#98

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

210%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

98%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

#354

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1046%

#356

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

948%

#357

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

946%

#361

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

860%

#362

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

854%

#364

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

92%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 945M 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.

GeForce 945M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI reaches 2,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,109+2%	2,075
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1920+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
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 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 88°C.