Radeon 550 vs GeForce GTX 745

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 550

50

2,140

+0.7%

Radeon R7 +8G

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce GTX 745

55

2,126

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 745 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 745 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $79), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 213.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+213.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 Radeon 550 and GeForce GTX 745

Radeon 550

The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score	2,140	2,126
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+9%	1.111 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1183 MHz+9%	1085 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 745 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 745 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 550) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 550	GeForce GTX 745
TDP	50W-9%	55W
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	42.8+11%	38.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 68.4% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 213.7% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).