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    GeForce 845M vs GeForce GTX 470

    When comparing GeForce 845M and GeForce GTX 470, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 845M and GeForce GTX 470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 845M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 845M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 845M here:

    GeForce 845M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 845M GeForce GTX 470
    Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 215 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 6-pins
    Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1280 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 470 has 377% more power consumption, than GeForce 845M.
    • GeForce 845M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 470 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 470 has 1278 GB more memory, than GeForce 845M.
    • GeForce 845M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 470 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 845M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 470 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 144 MHz higher, than GeForce 845M.
    • GeForce 845M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 470 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce 845M is 326 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    4K / 2160p − 4−5
    low / 720p 14−16 30−35
    medium / 1080p 6−7 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than GeForce 845M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 845M GeForce GTX 470
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi
    Code name GM108 GF100
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2014 12 April 2010
    Pipelines 384 448
    Core clock speed 1071 MHz 1215 MHz
    Boost Clock 1150 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 3,100 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.63 34.0 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 883.7 gflops 1,088.6 gflops
    Length 9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
    Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 320 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 - 5000 MHz 1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
    Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 133.9 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.2
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 448
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s 97 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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