GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M is positioned at rank 190 and the GeForce 845M is on rank 259, so the GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce 845M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ 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 660M Benchmark Check

GeForce 845M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660M and GeForce 845M

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

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 660M scores 1,452 and the GeForce 845M reaches 1,487 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 845M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 384 (GeForce 845M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce 845M
G3D Mark Score	1,452	1,487+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1176 MHz+24%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	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 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 845M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 845M) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce 845M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 845M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce 845M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 845M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	GeForce 845M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 660M draws 50W versus the GeForce 845M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 350W (GeForce 845M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 85°C.