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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 745

2014

Why buy it

✅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

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 745

2014

Radeon TM R9 A360

2015

Why buy it

✅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).

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

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌83.3% higher power demand at 55W vs 30W.
❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 745 better than Radeon TM R9 A360?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,126 vs 2,060 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 745 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 745 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 745 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $80 MSRP. GeForce GTX 745 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 745 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $80 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon TM R9 A360 is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 55W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon TM R9 A360 make more sense than GeForce GTX 745?

Yes. Radeon TM R9 A360 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 55W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 745. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 745 currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 TM R9 A360 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon TM R9 A360
1080p
low	33 FPS	22 FPS
medium	21 FPS	13 FPS
high	13 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	13 FPS
medium	9 FPS	7 FPS
high	4 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon TM R9 A360
1080p
low	87 FPS	54 FPS
medium	49 FPS	29 FPS
high	35 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	26 FPS	16 FPS
medium	18 FPS	9 FPS
high	12 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	5 FPS
medium	5 FPS	3 FPS
high	4 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon TM R9 A360
1080p
low	96 FPS	93 FPS
medium	77 FPS	74 FPS
high	64 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	46 FPS
medium	38 FPS	37 FPS
high	32 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon TM R9 A360
1080p
low	96 FPS	93 FPS
medium	77 FPS	74 FPS
high	64 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	48 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	38 FPS
medium	38 FPS	28 FPS
high	32 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	16 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and Radeon TM R9 A360

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 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon TM R9 A360 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon TM R9 A360 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 745 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 745	Radeon 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

The GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 100+% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. 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 Radeon TM R9 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).