GeForce GTX 745 vs GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

#354

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1046%

#356

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

948%

#357

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

946%

#361

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

860%

#362

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

854%

#364

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

92%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 745 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 GTX 745 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce GTX 745

The GeForce GTX 745 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,126 points. Launch price was $119.

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

The GeForce GTX 670MX SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,075 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI reaches 2,075 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,126+2%	2,075
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1920+275%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 745 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 745 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 670MX SLI's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670MX SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 88°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	GeForce GTX 670MX SLI
TDP	55W-63%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-15%	88°C
Perf/Watt	38.7+180%	13.8