GeForce GT 445M vs UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

GeForce GT 445M

2013Core: 549 MHz

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 445M

811

+1.4%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

800

0.0%

Arc A310

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 GT 445M is positioned at rank #59 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 GT 445M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

91%

#49

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#51

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#52

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

182%

#56

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#57

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#59

GeForce GT 445M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

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 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 445M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 445M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H).

Insight	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)
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 GeForce GT 445M 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 GT 445M Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 445M and UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 445M is built on Kepler while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
G3D Mark Score	811+1%	800
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 12
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384+2300%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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 GT 445M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 445M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 445M) vs Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs Quick Sync 8. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 445M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
Encoder	CUDA	Quick Sync 8
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	Quick Sync 8
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 100% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.