Radeon 820M vs GeForce 945M

CPU

GPU

Radeon 820M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

GeForce 945M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 820M

2,143

+1.6%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce 945M

2,109

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 Radeon 820M is positioned at rank 62 and the GeForce 945M is on rank 100, so the Radeon 820M 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 Radeon 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

233%

#93

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 945M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 945M.

Insight	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $98 for the GeForce 945M, it costs 74% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 298.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+298.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98)

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.

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

GeForce 945M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 820M and GeForce 945M

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 820M scores 2,143 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 Radeon 820M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon 820M) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1020 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score	2,143+2%	2,109
Architecture	RDNA 3+	Maxwell
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	128	640+400%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+184%	1020 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The Radeon 820M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	80 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M).

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 820M draws 30W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 820M) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce 945M
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	75-6%
Perf/Watt	71.4+154%	28.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 820M costs 74.5% less ($73 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.7 (Radeon 820M) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the Radeon 820M offers 298.6% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).