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    GeForce GT 445M vs Radeon HD 4870

    When comparing GeForce GT 445M and Radeon HD 4870, 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 GT 445M and Radeon HD 4870 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 GT 445M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GT 445M 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 GT 445M here:

    GeForce GT 445M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 445M Radeon HD 4870
    Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • Radeon HD 4870 has 328% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 445M.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870.
    • GeForce GT 445M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GT 445M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 - with TeraScale.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 430 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870.
    • GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 is 2350 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 10−11 14−16
    medium / 1080p 1−2 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GT 445M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 445M Radeon HD 4870
    Architecture Fermi TeraScale
    Code name N11E-GE RV770
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 3 September 2010 25 June 2008
    Pipelines 144 800
    Core clock speed 1180 MHz 750 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million 956 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 10.6 billion/sec 30.00
    Floating-point performance 339.8 gflops 1,200.0 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 10.1 (10_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 4.1
    OpenGL 4.5 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A N/A
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 144
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
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