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GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon TM R9 A360

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 745

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
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Radeon TM R9 A360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz
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GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon TM R9 A360 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 745
4 GB 55
2,126
+3.2%
brand logoGeForce GT 650M
brand logoGeForce MX110
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M
brand logoGeForce GTX 570M
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoRTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN V
Radeon TM R9 A360
2 GB 30
2,060
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R7 A8-7690K
brand logoRadeon HD 7850M
brand logoRadeon Vega 9
brand logoRadeon R9 M360
brand logoRadeon R9 285
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 7600S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT

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 TM R9 A360 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low26 FPS
medium16 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low17 FPS
medium10 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low79 FPS
medium46 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low50 FPS
medium27 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra13 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low96 FPS
medium77 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low93 FPS
medium74 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low96 FPS
medium77 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low93 FPS
medium74 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low58 FPS
medium36 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra14 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low6 FPS
medium3 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low23 FPS
medium14 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra3 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low7 FPS
medium5 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low28 FPS
medium18 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra8 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low27 FPS
medium17 FPS
high12 FPS
ultra9 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low53 FPS
medium43 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra17 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low50 FPS
medium41 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 745
low22 FPS
medium19 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Radeon TM R9 A360
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
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GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon TM R9 A360: 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

  • ✅58.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

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.
  • ❌83.3% higher power demand at 55W vs 30W.
  • ❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

Radeon TM R9 A360

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 30W instead of 55W, a 25W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 145mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 745 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 58.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.2% in PassMark G3D (2,126 vs 2,060), 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 2 GB 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 745 vs Radeon TM R9 A360 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon TM R9 A360

The Radeon TM R9 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the Radeon TM R9 A360 reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon TM R9 A360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 925 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
G3D Mark Score
2,126+3%
2,060
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.111 TFLOPS+17%
0.9472 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1085 MHz+17%
925 MHz
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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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 TM R9 A360 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
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 TM R9 A360 carries 2 GB. 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 64-bit on the Radeon TM R9 A360. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745) vs 12_0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
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 2.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
Encoder
NVENC 4th Gen
VCE 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
UVD 4.2
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 TM R9 A360's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
TDP
55W
30W-45%
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
68.7+78%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 745 came in at $80, while the Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon TM R9 A360 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 745) vs Infinity (Radeon TM R9 A360) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon TM R9 A360 (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 745Radeon TM R9 A360
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
26.6
Infinity
Codename
GM107
Tropo
Release
February 18 2014
May 5 2015
Ranking
#559
#711
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