GeForce GT 745A vs FirePro 3D V8750

GeForce GT 745A

2013Core: 837 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

FirePro 3D V8750

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 745A

1,234

0.0%

GeForce GT 630

GeForce GT 730

GeForce GT 645M

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V8750

274

1,272

+3.1%

About G3D Mark

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 V8750 is on rank 370, so the GeForce GT 745A 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 V8750

#355

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

20807%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

100%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

93%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

92%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

86%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

86%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

82%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

79%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

79%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

75%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

75%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

66%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

62%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 745A.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2325.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2325.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 V8750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and FirePro 3D V8750

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 V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
G3D Mark Score	1,234	1,272+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+396%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	512 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
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 V8750 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the FirePro 3D V8750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
DirectX	12 (11_0)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 745A) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	UVD 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 2
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 V8750's 274W — a 157% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	FirePro 3D V8750
TDP	33W-88%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	37.4+713%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The GeForce GT 745A costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 2368% better value. The FirePro 3D V8750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).