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GeForce GTX 645
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 645 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 GTX 645 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
GeForce GTX 645
The GeForce GTX 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points. Launch price was $279.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 645 scores 1,880 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE reaches 1,872 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 645 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 645) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,880 | 1,872 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 512+45% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+115% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 44+38% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 645 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 645 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 645 draws 200W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 645) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 147mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4 | 124.8+1228% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 645 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 645 costs 66.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.0 (GeForce GTX 645) vs 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the GeForce GTX 645 offers 201.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 645 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-67% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.0+201% | 31.2 |
| Codename | GF100 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | May 31 2010 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #618 | #721 |
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