GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (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 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 11, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 103.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and Radeon RX Vega 11

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon RX Vega 11
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 RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. 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 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

The GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 102.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).