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    GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTS 450

    When comparing GeForce 945M and GeForce GTS 450, 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 945M and GeForce GTS 450 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 945M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 945M 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 945M here:

    GeForce 945M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 945M GeForce GTS 450
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 106 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 6-pin
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTS 450 has 41% more power consumption, than GeForce 945M.
    • GeForce 945M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTS 450 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce 945M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • GeForce 945M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTS 450 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 945M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTS 450 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 638 MHz higher, than GeForce 945M.
    • GeForce 945M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 450 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce 945M is 196 MHz higher, than GeForce GTS 450.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 14−16
    medium / 1080p 12−14 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce GTS 450.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 945M GeForce GTS 450
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi
    Code name GM107 GF106
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2015 13 September 2010
    Pipelines 512 192
    Core clock speed 928 MHz 1566 MHz
    Boost Clock 1045 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 40.80 25.1 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 953.9 gflops 601.3 gflops
    Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz
    Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 57.7 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.2
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 192
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 x 16
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 107 Mh/s 40 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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