GeForce GT 745A vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
GeForce GT 745A
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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| 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 $350), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1674.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1674.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 745A scores 1,234 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745A is built on Kepler while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,234+1% | 1,217 |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 745A draws 33W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745A) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-67% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.4+207% | 12.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The GeForce GT 745A costs 94.3% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 1662.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745A | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-72% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-94% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.7+1663% | 3.5 |
| Codename | GK107 | Trinidad |
| Release | August 26 2013 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #811 | #467 |
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