GeForce 945M vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 945M

75

2,109

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

15

2,145

+1.7%

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. 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 Ryzen 5 3400G uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 945M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

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 Ryzen 5 3400G

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,145 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G reaches 2,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,145+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	2100 MHz+106%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
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 Ryzen 5 3400G 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 Ryzen 5 3400G
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
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 Ryzen 5 3400G). 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 Ryzen 5 3400G
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 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	28.1	143.0+409%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G costs 100+% less ($98 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).