Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U vs GeForce 945M
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U 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 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) | 🛑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 GeForce 945M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $98 versus $450 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U, it costs 78% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 373.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+373.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U and GeForce 945M
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,044 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U scores 2,044 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,044 | 2,109+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+180% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.49 TFLOPS+1163% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz+125% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | 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 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U draws 43W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-43% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 47.5+69% | 28.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 945M costs 78.2% less ($352 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the GeForce 945M offers 377.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U | GeForce 945M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $98-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.5 | 21.5+378% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GM107 |
| Release | August 8 2025 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #229 | #671 |
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