GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R7 M465

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 745M

2013Core: 549 MHz

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Radeon R7 M465

2016Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1125 MHz

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GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R7 M465 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 745M

2 GB 45

1,081

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 4060

Radeon R7 M465

0.5 GB 75

1,059

0.0%

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.

GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R7 M465 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R7 M465: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 745M

2013

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 M465 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).

Radeon R7 M465

2016

Why buy it

✅12.3% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 M465 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.3% in average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 745M instead at 1,081 vs 1,059, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 745M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 M465 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 M465 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 745M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R7 M465 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

Radeon R7 M465

The Radeon R7 M465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 745M scores 1,081 and the Radeon R7 M465 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M465 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M465). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465).

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
G3D Mark Score	1,081+2%	1,059
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.864 TFLOPS+105%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	96 KB+200%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 745M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 M465 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 745M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465 carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 745M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 745M and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 M465. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 745M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R7 M465) — the GeForce GT 745M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M465). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_1)+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.2	4.5+7%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M) vs VCE 3.1 (Radeon R7 M465). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M465).

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	VCE 3.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 745M draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 M465's 75W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 745M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	24.0+70%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R7 M465 (2016 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 745M	Radeon R7 M465
MSRP	—	$120
Codename	GK107	Topaz
Release	April 1 2013	May 15 2016
Ranking	#857	#867

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