GeForce GT 545 vs GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
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 GTX 850M - MODDED is on rank 324, 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 GTX 850M - MODDED
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED.
| Insight | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| 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 GTX 850M - MODDED
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 GTX 850M - MODDED
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,092 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 545 scores 1,115 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED reaches 1,092 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 545 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 545) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115+2% | 1,092 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 640+344% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 1.155 TFLOPS+179% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 2 MB+426% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+426% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 545 draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 545) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 45W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.9 | 24.3+53% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 545 | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GF116 | GM107 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #849 | #629 |
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