GeForce GT 745A vs GeForce 930A
GeForce GT 745A
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GeForce 930A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the GeForce GT 745A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and GeForce 930A
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.
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,234 | 1,241 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7027 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 915 MHz | 941 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 745A) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 745A) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 745A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.4 | 37.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 930A launched at $150 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A offers 0.5% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-34% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.7 | 62.0 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | August 26 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #811 | #810 |
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