GeForce 945M vs GRID M60 8Q

When comparing GeForce 945M and GRID M60 8Q, 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 GRID M60 8Q 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 GRID M60 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M60 8Q has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce 945M.
  • GeForce 945M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID M60 8Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M60 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce 945M.
  • GeForce 945M is used in Laptops, and GRID M60 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 945M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID M60 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 945M is 371 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • GeForce 945M and GRID M60 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 3012 MHz higher, than GeForce 945M.

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 GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than GeForce 945M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 945M GRID M60 8Q
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell 2.0
Code name GM107 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2015 30 August 2015
Pipelines 512 2048
Core clock speed 928 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1045 MHz 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 40.80 150.8
Floating-point performance 953.9 gflops 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 107 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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