GeForce 945A vs Radeon R9 M470X
When comparing GeForce 945A and Radeon R9 M470X, 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 Radeon R9 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 945A
Radeon R9 M470X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470X 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 Radeon R9 M470X here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 945A | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 945A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M470X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M470X has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470X - in Laptops.
- GeForce 945A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 28 MHz higher, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A and Radeon R9 M470X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 988 MHz higher, than GeForce 945A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 90% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Battlefield 5 is 89% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 95−100 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 47% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Dota 2 is 40% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Far Cry 5 is 91% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Fortnite is 72% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Forza Horizon 4 is 93% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Metro Exodus is 85% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−105 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Minecraft is 15% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 58% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 75% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in World of Tanks is 16% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 945A | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 2 |
| Code name | GM108 | Emerald |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 14 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 896 |
| Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.54 | 61.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 1,971 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 108 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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