GeForce 945A vs GeForce GTX 850M
When comparing GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 850M, 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 945A and GeForce GTX 850M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 945A
GeForce GTX 850M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 850M 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 GTX 850M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 945A | GeForce GTX 850M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3, GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 850M has 36% more power consumption, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 850M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 850M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 850M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 850M are build with Maxwell architecture.
- GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 850M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 850M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 190−200 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 160−170 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 95−100 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Dota 2 is 20% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Fortnite is 33% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Minecraft is 10% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 25% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 30−33 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 37% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 850M in World of Tanks is 13% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 945A | GeForce GTX 850M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Code name | GM108 | N15P-GT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 12 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.54 | 36.08 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 1,155 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 80.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | + |
| CUDA cores | 640 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 108 Mh/s | 153 Mh/s |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Standard memory configuration | DDR3 or GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 1.8 Mh/s | |
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