GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GT 745M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GT 745M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GT 745M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 920MX

2016

Why buy it

✅43.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 16W instead of 45W, a 29W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 745M

2013

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 920MX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌181.3% higher power demand at 45W vs 16W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 920MX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 745M instead at 1,081 vs 1,064, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 920MX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 920MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 920MX vs GeForce GT 745M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 920MX

The GeForce 920MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,064 points.

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 920MX scores 1,064 and the GeForce GT 745M reaches 1,081 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 745M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920MX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745M). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920MX) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M).

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
G3D Mark Score	1,064	1,081+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5084 TFLOPS+21%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 920MX has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 745M carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 745M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 920MX and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 745M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920MX) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 745M) — the GeForce 920MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 920MX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 920MX) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 920MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M).

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
Encoder	None	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920MX draws 16W versus the GeForce GT 745M's 45W — a 95.1% difference. The GeForce 920MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920MX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
TDP	16W-64%	45W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	66.5+177%	24.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 920MX (2016 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 920MX	GeForce GT 745M
MSRP	$100	—
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 25 2016	April 1 2013
Ranking	#864	#857

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