GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 745

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.

GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 745 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 745: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 945M

2015

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

GeForce GTX 745

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 945M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 945M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 745 instead at 2,126 vs 2,109, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 945M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 745 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 745 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 945M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 745 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 745

The GeForce GTX 745 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,126 points. Launch price was $119.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,126
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+18%	1.111 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1085 MHz+6%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+25%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 945M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 745 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 745 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 945M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 745.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M) vs NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745).

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	PureVideo HD VP6
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 745's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	28.1	38.7+38%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 945M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 745
MSRP	—	$80
Codename	GM107	GM107
Release	October 27 2015	February 18 2014
Ranking	#671	#559

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