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    GeForce GT 445M vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

    When comparing GeForce GT 445M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GT 445M and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

    GeForce GT 445M Laptops
    Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 445M Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GT 445M has 2 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 445M is build with Fermi architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 445M is 226 MHz higher, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
    • GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 3762 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 445M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 10−11 20−22
    medium / 1080p 1−2 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of Maxwell GPU Surface Book in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce GT 445M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 445M Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N11E-GE Surface Book
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 3 September 2010 1 October 2015
    Pipelines 144 384
    Core clock speed 1180 MHz 954 MHz
    Boost Clock 993 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 10.6 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 339.8 gflops
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 144
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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