GeForce 945M vs UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

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

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

15

2,200

+4.3%

Iris Graphics 6100

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Iris Plus Graphics 645

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% 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	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (14nm)
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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) reaches 2,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 945M	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,200+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Gen. 12
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+1900%	32
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1450 MHz+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 945M	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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 Quick Sync Video (Xe) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs Quick Sync Video (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)).

Feature	GeForce 945M	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 133.3% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 945M	UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Legacy	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	28.1	146.7+422%

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) costs 100+% less ($98 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).