GeForce GT 545 vs GeForce 940A
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 940A is on rank 320, 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 940A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940A.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 545 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 545 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 302.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+302.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 940A
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 940A
The GeForce 940A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. 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: 1,107 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the GeForce 940A reaches 1,107 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 940A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 384 (GeForce 940A). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 940A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,107 |
| 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 940A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 545) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce 940A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| 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 940A). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 940A). 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 (GeForce 940A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the GeForce 940A's 33W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce 940A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (GeForce 940A). 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 940A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 33.5+111% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 545 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 940A launched at $80 and now averages $80. The GeForce GT 545 costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (GeForce GT 545) vs 13.8 (GeForce 940A) — the GeForce GT 545 offers 304.3% better value. The GeForce 940A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $80-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-75% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+304% | 13.8 |
| Codename | GF116 | GM108 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #849 | #853 |
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