GeForce 845M vs GeForce GT 745A

When comparing GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 745A, 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 845M and GeForce GT 745A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 845M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 845M 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 845M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 845M GeForce GT 745A
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3, GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce 845M has 36% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 745A.
  • GeForce 845M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GT 745A uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 745A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce 845M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 745A - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 845M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 745A - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 845M is 234 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 745A.
  • GeForce 845M and GeForce GT 745A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 845M is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 745A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 2−3
ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 6−7 4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 845M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GT 745A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 845M GeForce GT 745A
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM108 GK107
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 12 March 2014 26 August 2013
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 1071 MHz 837 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz 915 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.63 29.28
Floating-point performance 883.7 gflops 642.8 gflops
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 - 5000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 40.1 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s 26 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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