GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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GPU

GeForce GTX 745

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

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GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 745

4 GB 55

2,126

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2,094

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 GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11: 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 GTX 745

2014

Why buy it

✅6.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $69 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 89.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 14.1 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon RX Vega 11 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 745 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌57.1% higher power demand at 55W vs 35W.

Radeon RX Vega 11

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 55W, a 20W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 745 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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86.3% HIGHER MSRP
$149 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.1 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 745 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (2,126 vs 2,094), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 745 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 745 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $69 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 89.1% (26.6 vs 14.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Technical Specifications

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

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 Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,126+2%	2,094
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	704+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1251 MHz+15%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	44+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 745 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX Vega 11 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
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 GTX 745 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 745 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 745 and System on the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	0 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 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11).

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 44.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	55W	35W-36%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	38.7	59.8+55%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 745 came in at $80, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 745 was 46.3% cheaper ($69 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 14.1 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 88.7% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega 11 (2018 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
MSRP	$80-46%	$149
Performance per Dollar	26.6+89%	14.1
Codename	GM107	Raven
Release	February 18 2014	May 10 2018
Ranking	#559	#673

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