Radeon 820M vs GeForce GTX 745

Radeon 820M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

GeForce GTX 745

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 820M

2,143

+0.8%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce GTX 745

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 820M is positioned at rank #62 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Radeon 820M 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 Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 820M	GeForce GTX 745
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $25 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 745.

Insight	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 745 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 820M and GeForce GTX 745

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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 820M scores 2,143 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 820M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon 820M) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score	2,143	2,126
Architecture	RDNA 3+	Maxwell
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	128	512+300%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+167%	1085 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 820M	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 820M 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: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	80 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M) vs NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745).

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 820M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 820M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 820M	GeForce GTX 745
TDP	30W-45%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	145mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	71.4+84%	38.7

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.7 (Radeon 820M) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the Radeon 820M offers 0.8% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).