GeForce 945M vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (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 Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $98 for the GeForce 945M, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 94.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and Radeon RX Vega 11

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 RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,094
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	704+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1251 MHz+23%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40	44+10%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
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 RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The GeForce 945M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0 GB
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 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	75W	35W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	28.1	59.8+113%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 49% less ($48 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 94.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).