GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
VS
GeForce 945M

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI vs GeForce 945M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 945M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 670MX SLI is positioned at rank 364 and the GeForce 945M is on rank 100, so the GeForce 945M 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 670MX SLI

#354
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1046%
#356
948%
#357
946%
#361
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
860%
#362
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
854%
#364
GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
97%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
95%
#372
Radeon HD 7660G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
93%
#373
Radeon R7 M270DX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
93%
#374
Radeon HD 6670/7670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
92%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
92%
#376
Radeon R5 435
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
92%
#377
Radeon R9 M470X
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
89%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#90
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
257%
#92
233%
#93
233%
#97
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
212%
#98
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
210%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
98%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
97%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
95%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
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 945M 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX SLI and GeForce 945M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI scores 2,075 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is built on Kepler while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 640 (GeForce 945M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score
2,075
2,109+2%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1920+200%
640

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
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 670MX SLI comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
80 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.2
4.6+10%
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI draws 150W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 88°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
TDP
150W
75W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Legacy
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
88°C
75-15%
Perf/Watt
13.8
28.1+104%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 945M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 670MX SLIGeForce 945M
Avg Price (30d)
$98
Codename
N13E-GR
GM107
Release
October 1 2012
October 27 2015
Ranking
#513
#671