GeForce GT 745M vs GeForce GTX 850M

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 745M is positioned at rank 136 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is on rank 324, so the GeForce GT 745M 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 745M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#126

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

301%

#128

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

273%

#129

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#133

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

248%

#134

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

246%

#136

GeForce GT 745M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

#314

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

795%

#316

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

721%

#317

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

719%

#321

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

654%

#322

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

649%

#324

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

94%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

93%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

91%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

90%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 745M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 745M	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED 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 745M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745M and GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745M scores 1,081 and the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED reaches 1,092 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED).

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
G3D Mark Score	1,081	1,092+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	1.155 TFLOPS+174%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	320 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 745M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 745M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 745M) 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 745M	GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED's 45W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.