GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 560

When choosing between GeForce 945M and GeForce GTX 560, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 945M and GeForce GTX 560.

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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:

GeForce 945M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 560
Power consumption (TDP)	75 Watt	150 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	1 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 560 has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce 945M.
GeForce 945M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 560 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce 945M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 945M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 560 - in Desktops.
GeForce 945M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 560 - with Fermi 2.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce 945M is 118 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560.
GeForce 945M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 560 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 560 is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce 945M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−11	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 27% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	16−18	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	1−2	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Battlefield 5 is 33% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 945M and GeForce GTX 560 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	170−180	200−210
medium / 768p	140−150	170−180
ultra / 1080p	75−80	90−95
QHD / 1440p	40−45	50−55
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	110−120	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
medium / 768p	75−80	90−95
ultra / 1080p	45−50	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 16% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	12−14	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
4K / 2160p	5−6	5−6
low / 720p	27−30	35−40
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	80−85	90−95
medium / 1080p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 18% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	18−20	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	5−6	8−9
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	21−24	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Forza Horizon 4 is 31% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	65−70	80−85
medium / 768p	60−65	70−75
high / 1080p	21−24	27−30
ultra / 1080p	9−10	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	7−8	9−10
ultra / 1080p	5−6	7−8
4K / 2160p	1−2	2−3
low / 720p	20−22	27−30
medium / 1080p	9−10	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	100−105	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	45−50	50−55
medium / 1080p	21−24	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 7% more, than GeForce 945M.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	20−22	24−27
medium / 1080p	12−14	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 23% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	35−40	50−55
medium / 768p	24−27	30−35
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−11
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than GeForce 945M.
low / 768p	95−100	100−105
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−35
high / 768p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GeForce 945M.

Full Specs

	GeForce 945M	GeForce GTX 560
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Code name	GM107	GF114
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	12 March 2015	17 May 2011
Pipelines	512	336
Core clock speed	928 MHz	810 MHz
Boost Clock	1045 MHz
Transistor count	1,870 million	1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	40.80	45.36
Floating-point performance	953.9 gflops	1,088.6 gflops
Length		8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width	128 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	2000 MHz	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	28.8 GB/s	128.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.1
OpenCL	1.2	1.1
Vulkan	1.1.126	N/A
CUDA	+	+
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height		4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options		+
Multi monitor support		+
HDMI		+
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution		2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI		Internal
3D Blu-Ray		+
3D Gaming		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	107 Mh/s	80 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
GPU Boost	2.0
GameWorks	+
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GeForce 945M vs GeForce GTX 560

GeForce 945M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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