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GeForce GTX 745
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 745 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (14nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 745 and UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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.
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 745 scores 2,126 and the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) reaches 2,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 745 is built on Maxwell while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 745) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,126 | 2,200+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+1500% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1450 MHz+34% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 745 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745) vs Quick Sync Video (Xe) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Quick Sync Video (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745) vs AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | Quick Sync Video (Xe) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Quick Sync Video (Xe) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 745 draws 55W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 114.3% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 745) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 15W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 38.7 | 146.7+279% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 745 | UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Rocket Lake Xe |
| Release | February 18 2014 | March 30 2021 |
| Ranking | #559 | #809 |
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