GeForce GT 545 vs GeForce 940M
GeForce GT 545
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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 545 is positioned at rank #166 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 545.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| 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 (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940M 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 940M
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 940M
The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the GeForce 940M reaches 1,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 940M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 384 (GeForce 940M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,133+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 384+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+118% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 940M has 2 GB. The GeForce 940M 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 940M) — the GeForce 940M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 (11_0) (GeForce 940M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 545) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 940M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 545) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce 940M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the GeForce 940M's 33W — a 71.8% difference. The GeForce 940M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (GeForce 940M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9 | 34.3+116% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF116 | GM108 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #849 | #847 |
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