NVIDIA GeForce 845M vs AMD Radeon HD 7970M X2
The Radeon HD 7970M X2 has 274% better performance than the GeForce 845M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 845M and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 845M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 845M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 845M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 1,001 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 16.02 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 845M includes 512 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 863 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 863 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 845M has the 303rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon HD 7970M X2 GPU
The AMD Radeon HD 7970M X2 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2012. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Wimbledon) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The HD 7970M X2 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,200 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 153.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD 7970M X2 includes 1,280 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD 7970M X2 has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 | Q2 2012 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
BioShock Infinite | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 43 FPS | -- |
| High - 768p | 39 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 14 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 M370 | 17 | +22% |
| FirePro W4170M | 17 | +22% |
| Radeon R9 M375 | 16.3 | +17% |
| Radeon R9 M275 | 14.4 | +4% |
| Quadro K2100M | 14 | +1% |
| GeForce 845M | 13.9 | |
| FirePro M4000 | 13 | -6% |
| Radeon HD 8750M | 11 | -21% |
| Quadro K610M | 6 | -57% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon HD 7970M X2 has 274% better performance than the GeForce 845M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce 845M is ranked 303rd with a score of 2,973, and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 is ranked 168th with a score of 11,119.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 845M and the Radeon HD 7970M X2 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro T2000 Max-Q | 11,461 | +286% |
| Quadro T1000 Mobile | 11,377 | +283% |
| Radeon HD 7970M X2 | 11,119 | +274% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 11,082.5 | +273% |
| RTX A500 Mobile | 10,818 | +264% |
| Quadro P500 | 3,022 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 2,986 | +0% |
| GeForce 845M | 2,973 | |
| FirePro M5100 | 2,967 | -0% |
| Quadro M600M | 2,911 | -2% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 13,754 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,362 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,019 | 10,179 (+237.16%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 41.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,524 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 212 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM107 | Wimbledon |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,870 million | 2,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 16.02 Gb/s | 153.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,001 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 200 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,280 |
| CUDA Cores | 512 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 863 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 863 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 13.81 GPixel/s | 27.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 27.62 GTexel/s | 68 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 883.7 GFLOPS | 2.18 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 27.62 GFLOPS | 136 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce 845M | Radeon HD 7970M X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.