Radeon 540 vs GeForce 845M
Radeon 540
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GeForce 845M
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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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 and the GeForce 845M is on rank 259, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 540.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540 and GeForce 845M
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 845M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 384 (GeForce 845M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452 | 1,487+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1176 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 540) vs 1 MB (GeForce 845M) — the GeForce 845M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the GeForce 845M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 350W (GeForce 845M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0 | 45.1+56% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GM108 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | August 26 2015 |
| Ranking | #773 | #768 |
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