GeForce GT 745A vs Quadro FX 5800

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 Quadro FX 5800 is on rank 392, 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 Quadro FX 5800

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

42209%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

100%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

91%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

89%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

86%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

77%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

69%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

69%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

69%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

66%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

66%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

63%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

57%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

57%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

51%

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 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and Quadro FX 5800

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.

Quadro FX 5800

The Quadro FX 5800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the Quadro FX 5800 reaches 1,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 5800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5800). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800).

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
G3D Mark Score	1,234+2%	1,211
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS+13%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
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 Quadro FX 5800 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 5800's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Quadro FX 5800
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.4+484%	6.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 5800 launched at $3499 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 745A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 30.3 (Quadro FX 5800) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 103.6% better value. The GeForce GT 745A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).