GeForce GT 745A vs FirePro 3D V5800

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 745A is positioned at rank 334 and the FirePro 3D V5800 is on rank 264, so the FirePro 3D V5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745A

#324

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

871%

#326

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

790%

#327

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

788%

#331

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

716%

#332

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

711%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

100%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

99%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

97%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

91%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

91%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

91%

#249

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5748%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

100%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#266

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

97%

#267

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

97%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

96%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

96%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

95%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

94%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

91%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

91%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 745A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 745A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 745A Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V5800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and FirePro 3D V5800

GeForce GT 745A

The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 points.

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the FirePro 3D V5800 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V5800). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
G3D Mark Score	1,234	1,232
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+57%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	80 KB+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 745A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V5800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 745A) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the FirePro 3D V5800's 74W — a 76.6% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V5800
TDP	33W-55%	74W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	37.4+125%	16.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V5800 launched at $479 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 745A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 41.1 (FirePro 3D V5800) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 50.1% better value. The GeForce GT 745A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).