GeForce GT 545 vs GeForce 840M
GeForce GT 545
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 545 is positioned at rank 166 and the GeForce 840M is on rank 352, so the GeForce GT 545 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 545
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 840M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 545 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 545 and GeForce 840M
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce 840M
The GeForce 840M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the GeForce 840M reaches 1,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 840M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 384 (GeForce 840M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115+1% | 1,100 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 384+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+108% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 545 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 840M has 2 GB. The GeForce 840M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 545) vs 1 MB (GeForce 840M) — the GeForce 840M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 545) vs 11.0 (GeForce 840M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 840M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 840M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | NVENC 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the GeForce 840M's 33W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (GeForce 840M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 33W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9 | 33.3+109% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 840M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 840M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF116 | GM108 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #849 | #854 |
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