NVIDIA GeForce 845M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
The GeForce 845M has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 670M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 845M and the GeForce GTX 670M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 845M GPU
The GeForce 845M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,001 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 16.02 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 45 W.
The GeForce 845M has the 300th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M GPU
The GeForce GTX 670M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2012. Its GF114 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,536 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 750 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 72 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
The GeForce GTX 670M has the 313th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.57% 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 | Q1 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 151 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | 43 FPS | 88 FPS(+106.79%) |
| High - 768p | 39 FPS | 76 FPS(+93.64%) |
| Ultra - 1080p | 14 FPS | 23 FPS(+66.19%) |
| 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 R9 M370X (Mac Edition) | 25.7 | +85% |
| GeForce GT 755M | 24.2 | +74% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 23.1 | +66% |
| GeForce GTX 660M | 22.9 | +65% |
| FirePro M5100 | 21 | +51% |
| Radeon R9 M275 | 14.4 | +4% |
| Quadro K2100M | 14 | +1% |
| GeForce 845M | 13.9 | |
| FirePro M4000 | 13 | -6% |
| 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 GeForce 845M has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 670M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce 845M is ranked 300th with a score of 2,973, and the GeForce GTX 670M is ranked 313th with a score of 2,698.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 845M and the GeForce GTX 670M 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 P500 | 3,022 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 2,986 | +0% |
| GeForce 845M | 2,973 | |
| FirePro M5100 | 2,967 | -0% |
| Quadro M600M | 2,911 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 485M | 2,709 | -9% |
| Radeon HD 7870M | 2,702 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | -9% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | -9% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | -11% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce 845M | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 13,754 | 14,940 (+8.62%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,362 (+21.13%) | 1,950 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 3,019 (+1%) | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 41.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,524 | 1,737 (+13.98%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 215 | 307 (+42.79%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 27.6 |
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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM107 | GF114 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 1,870 million | 1,950 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 16.02 Gb/s | 72 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,001 MHz | 750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 384 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 75 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 512 | 336 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 7 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 56 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 863 MHz | 598 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 13.81 GPixel/s | 8.37 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 27.62 GTexel/s | 33.49 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 883.7 GFLOPS | 803.7 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 27.62 GFLOPS | 66.98 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 | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.