GeForce 945M vs Radeon 550
GeForce 945M
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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. The GeForce 945M is positioned at rank #100 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945M.
| Insight | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $79 (vs $98), it costs 19% less, resulting in a 25.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98) | ✅More affordable ($79) |
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 945M and Radeon 550
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.
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Radeon 550 reaches 2,140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 512 (Radeon 550). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,109 | 2,140+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+8% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 1183 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 550 has 2 GB. The Radeon 550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 945M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Radeon 550's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 300W (Radeon 550). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.1 | 42.8+52% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 costs 19.4% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs 27.1 (Radeon 550) — the Radeon 550 offers 26% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 945M | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $98 | $79-19% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 27.1+26% |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | October 27 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #671 | #668 |
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