Radeon RX Vega 11 vs GeForce 945M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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 RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 GeForce 945M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $98 for the GeForce 945M, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 94.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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 RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

GeForce 945M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 and GeForce 945M

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 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 RX Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1020 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score	2,094	2,109
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	704+10%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+35%	1.306 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1251 MHz+23%	1020 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44+10%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	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 RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The GeForce 945M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	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 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 7.0	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11	GeForce 945M
TDP	35W-53%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	59.8+113%	28.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 49% less ($48 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 94.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).