GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX 540

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 RX 540

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

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Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

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Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

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Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 745.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 745 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 59.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 RX 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and Radeon RX 540

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 RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the Radeon RX 540 reaches 2,134 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 512 (Radeon RX 540). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1219 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
G3D Mark Score	2,126	2,134
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	1.248 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1219 MHz+12%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 540) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 540). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 540's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 350W (Radeon RX 540). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX 540
TDP	55W	50W-9%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	38.7	42.7+10%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 59.2% better value. The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).