GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce 945A

GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz

GeForce 945A

2015Core: 1006 MHzBoost: 1189 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 675M

100

1,855

+0.2%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,852

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 675M is positioned at rank 129 and the GeForce 945A is on rank 262, so the GeForce GTX 675M 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 675M

#119

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

293%

#121

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

265%

#122

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

265%

#126

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

241%

#127

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

239%

#129

GeForce GTX 675M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A

#252

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

586%

#254

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

531%

#255

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

530%

#259

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

482%

#260

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

479%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 675M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑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 GTX 675M 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 675M Benchmark Check

GeForce 945A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 675M and GeForce 945A

GeForce GTX 675M

The GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,855 points.

GeForce 945A

The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 675M scores 1,855 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
G3D Mark Score	1,855	1,852
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS+4%	0.9132 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
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 675M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 675M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	GeForce 945A
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 80°C.