GeForce 945A vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q
In this comparison between GeForce 945A and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 945A will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce 945A
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GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q 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 GTX 1050 Max Q here:
Main Specs
GeForce 945A | GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 75 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - in Laptops.
- GeForce 945A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 945A is 73 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q.
- GeForce 945A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q is 1988 MHz higher, than GeForce 945A.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 127% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 230−240 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 200−210 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 120−130 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 90−95 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | 95−100 | 160−170 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 64% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Dota 2 is 50% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Fortnite is 90% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 118% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 82% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 142% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 100−105 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 52% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 75% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 30−35 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 106% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
high / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q in World of Tanks is 18% more, than GeForce 945A. |
Full Specs
GeForce 945A | GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
Code name | GM108 | N17P-G0 Max-Q |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 3 January 2018 |
Pipelines | 384 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 1072 MHz | 999 - 1189 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | 1139 - 1328 MHz |
Transistor count | 3,300 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 28.54 | 53.12 |
Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 1,700 gflops |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 40.1 GB/s | 112.1 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 5.0 | 6.1 |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 108 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
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