GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED vs GeForce GT 545
GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
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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 850M - MODDED is positioned at rank 324 and the GeForce GT 545 is on rank 166, so the GeForce GT 545 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 545
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 545 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 545 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 850M - MODDED and GeForce GT 545
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.
GeForce GT 545
The GeForce GT 545 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED scores 1,092 and the GeForce GT 545 reaches 1,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 545 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 144 (GeForce GT 545). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 545).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,092 | 1,115+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+344% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.155 TFLOPS+179% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+426% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 545) — the GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+426% | 0.38 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 545's 70W — a 43.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED) vs 300W (GeForce GT 545). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-36% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.3+53% | 15.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED | GeForce GT 545 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM107 | GF116 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #629 | #849 |
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