GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 570

When comparing GeForce 945M and GeForce GTX 570, 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 GTX 570 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce 945M GeForce GTX 570
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 219 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None Two 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1280 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 570 has 192% more power consumption, than GeForce 945M.
  • GeForce 945M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 570 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 570 has 1276 GB more memory, than GeForce 945M.
  • GeForce 945M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 570 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 945M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 570 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 570 is 536 MHz higher, than GeForce 945M.
  • GeForce 945M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 570 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 945M is 100 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 570.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 20−22
ultra / 1080p 6−7 12−14
QHD / 1440p 1−2 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 12−14 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 570 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than GeForce 945M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 945M GeForce GTX 570
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GM107 GF110
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 12 March 2015 7 December 2010
Pipelines 512 480
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1464 MHz
Boost Clock 1045 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 40.80 43.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 953.9 gflops 1,405.4 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 320 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1900 MHz (3800 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 152.0 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 480
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 x 16
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) 107 Mh/s 133 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 13 Mh/s
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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