GeForce GT 745A vs Radeon R7 A370

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 Radeon R7 A370 is on rank 147, so the Radeon R7 A370 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 Radeon R7 A370

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

843%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

810%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

801%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

800%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

798%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

793%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

783%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

780%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

773%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

771%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

762%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

760%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

747%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

746%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

95%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

90%

#132

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

930%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

100%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

99%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

97%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

93%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% 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	Radeon R7 A370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $51), it costs 61% less, resulting in a 145.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 745A	Radeon R7 A370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51)

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

Radeon R7 A370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 745A and Radeon R7 A370

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.

Radeon R7 A370

The Radeon R7 A370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the Radeon R7 A370 reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A370). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A370). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Radeon R7 A370
G3D Mark Score	1,234	1,281+4%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7027 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+184%
Boost Clock	915 MHz	975 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Radeon R7 A370
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A370) — the Radeon R7 A370 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Radeon R7 A370
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	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 A370's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GeForce GT 745A	Radeon R7 A370
TDP	33W-67%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.4+192%	12.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A370 launched at $149 and now averages $51. The GeForce GT 745A costs 60.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 25.1 (Radeon R7 A370) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 145.8% better value. The Radeon R7 A370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).