GeForce GT 645M vs Intel HD Graphics 620

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 645M

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz
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Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

2016Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce GT 645M vs Intel HD Graphics 620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 645M vs Intel HD Graphics 620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 645M

2012

Why buy it

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • Intel HD Graphics 620 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GT 645M is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 113.3% higher power demand at 32W vs 15W.

Intel HD Graphics 620

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 32W, a 17W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2016 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 645M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (945 vs 919), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 645M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 645M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 645M vs Intel HD Graphics 620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 645M

The GeForce GT 645M 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: 945 points.

Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 645M scores 945 and the Intel HD Graphics 620 reaches 919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 645M is built on Kepler while the Intel HD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 645M) vs 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620).

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score
945+3%
919
Architecture
Kepler
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
384+100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5445 TFLOPS+42%
0.384 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+433%
3
TMUs
32+33%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 645M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel HD Graphics 620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 645M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 carries 0 MB. GeForce GT 645M gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 645M and System on the Intel HD Graphics 620.

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 645M) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel HD Graphics 620). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
1
3+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 645M) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel HD Graphics 620). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 645M) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG (Intel HD Graphics 620).

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
Encoder
NVENC 1.0
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 645M draws 32W versus the Intel HD Graphics 620's 15W — a 72.3% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 645M) vs 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 90°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
TDP
32W
15W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
70°C-22%
90°C
Perf/Watt
29.5
61.3+108%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Intel HD Graphics 620 (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 645MIntel HD Graphics 620
MSRP
$0
Codename
GK107
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
October 1 2012
August 30 2016
Ranking
#903
#906

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