GeForce GT 645 vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI

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 645 is positioned at rank 242 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI is on rank 365, so the GeForce GT 645 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 645

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#232

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

536%

#234

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

486%

#235

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

485%

#239

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

441%

#240

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

438%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

93%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M SLI

#355

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1059%

#357

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

960%

#358

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

958%

#362

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

871%

#363

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

865%

#365

GeForce GTX 480M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

97%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

90%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 645.

Insight	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M SLI 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 645 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 645 and GeForce GTX 480M SLI

GeForce GT 645

The GeForce GT 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,006 points.

GeForce GTX 480M SLI

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 645 scores 2,006 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI reaches 2,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 645 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 645) vs 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,006	2,050+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 645) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 645) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 645) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	NVDEC (1st Gen)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 645 draws 32W versus the GeForce GTX 480M SLI's 100W — a 103% difference. The GeForce GT 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 645) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 97°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 645	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
TDP	32W-68%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80-18%	97°C
Perf/Watt	62.7+206%	20.5