GeForce 945M vs Radeon 820M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 945M

75

2,109

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2,143

+1.6%

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

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 945M is positioned at rank 100 and the Radeon 820M is on rank 62, so the Radeon 820M 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 Radeon 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 945M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 820M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
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 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $98 for the GeForce 945M, it costs 74% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 298.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+298.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98)	✅More affordable ($25)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and Radeon 820M

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 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Radeon 820M reaches 2,143 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 Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,143+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3+
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	640+400%	128
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	2900 MHz+184%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
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 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 820M has 2 GB. The Radeon 820M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon 820M
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	28.1	71.4+154%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 820M costs 74.5% less ($73 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs 85.7 (Radeon 820M) — the Radeon 820M offers 298.6% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).