GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon 820M

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 Radeon 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 745 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 745 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
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 Radeon 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $25 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 745.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.8%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and Radeon 820M

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.

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the Radeon 820M reaches 2,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	2,126	2,143
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3+
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	512+300%	128
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	2900 MHz+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 745 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 745 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 820M
TDP	55W	30W-45%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	38.7	71.4+84%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 85.7 (Radeon 820M) — the Radeon 820M offers 0.8% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).