Quadro CX vs GeForce GT 645M

Quadro CX

2008Core: 602 MHz

GeForce GT 645M

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro CX

150

947

+0.2%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 645M

945

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 Quadro CX is positioned at rank 383 and the GeForce GT 645M is on rank 80, so the GeForce GT 645M 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 Quadro CX

#368

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

31432%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

100%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

94%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

89%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

89%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

85%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

81%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

81%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

68%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

68%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

66%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

64%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

57%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 645M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

94%

#70

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

230%

#72

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

208%

#73

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

208%

#77

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

189%

#78

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

188%

#80

GeForce GT 645M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

99%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro CX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 645M.

Insight	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro CX 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.

Quadro CX Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 645M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro CX and GeForce GT 645M

Quadro CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

GeForce GT 645M

The GeForce GT 645M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 945 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro CX scores 947 and the GeForce GT 645M reaches 945 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro CX is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 645M uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro CX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645M).

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
G3D Mark Score	947	945
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.5445 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro CX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 645M has 2 GB. The Quadro CX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro CX) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 645M) — the GeForce GT 645M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro CX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 645M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.1
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro CX) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 645M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro CX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 645M).

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
Encoder	None	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro CX draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 645M's 32W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 645M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro CX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro CX	GeForce GT 645M
TDP	150W	32W-79%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	6.3	29.5+368%