GeForce GTX 285 vs GeForce 845M

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 GTX 285 is positioned at rank 255 and the GeForce 845M is on rank 259, so the GeForce GTX 285 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 GTX 285

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1765%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1696%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1676%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1673%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1670%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1660%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1639%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1633%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1618%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1614%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1594%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1591%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1562%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1561%

#240

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1946%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

100%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

94%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

93%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

91%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M

#248

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

584%

#250

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

529%

#251

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

528%

#255

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

480%

#256

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

477%

#259

GeForce 845M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#261

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#262

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#263

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#269

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#270

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#272

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

92%

#273

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 845M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 845M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 285 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 285	GeForce 845M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 845M 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 GTX 285 Benchmark Check

GeForce 845M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 285 and GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 285

The GeForce GTX 285 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 23 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 648 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $359.

GeForce 845M

The GeForce 845M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 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: 1,487 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 285 scores 1,475 and the GeForce 845M reaches 1,487 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 285 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 845M uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 285) vs 384 (GeForce 845M). Raw compute: 0.7085 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 285) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 285	GeForce 845M
G3D Mark Score	1,475	1,487
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	240	384+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7085 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+27%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 285	GeForce 845M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 285 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 845M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 285 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 285) vs 1 MB (GeForce 845M) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 285	GeForce 845M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 285) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 285	GeForce 845M
Encoder	—	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	—	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 285 draws 204W versus the GeForce 845M's 33W — a 144.3% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 285) vs 350W (GeForce 845M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Legacy.