GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
The GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1117.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1117.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U reaches 2,095 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 Ryzen 5 5600U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,126+1% | 2,095 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.111 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+368% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1845 MHz+70% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 745 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U's 110W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-50% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 38.7+104% | 19.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 91.7% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 1114.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-73% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-92% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.0+1114% | 7.0 |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | February 18 2014 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #559 | #297 |
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