Radeon R7 M465 vs GeForce GT 745M

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R7 M465 is positioned at rank 384 and the GeForce GT 745M is on rank 136, so the GeForce GT 745M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 R7 M465

#374

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1230%

#376

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1115%

#377

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1112%

#381

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1011%

#382

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1004%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

98%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

97%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

96%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

94%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#126

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

301%

#128

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

273%

#129

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

272%

#133

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

248%

#134

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

246%

#136

GeForce GT 745M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 745M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M465.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 745M 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.

Radeon R7 M465 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 745M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M465 and GeForce GT 745M

Radeon R7 M465

The Radeon R7 M465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.

GeForce GT 745M

The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465 scores 1,059 and the GeForce GT 745M reaches 1,081 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 745M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 M465) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745M). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M).

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
G3D Mark Score	1,059	1,081+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.864 TFLOPS+105%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB+200%	32 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M465 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 745M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 745M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M465) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 745M) — the GeForce GT 745M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M465) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5+7%	4.2
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.1 (Radeon R7 M465) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 745M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M465) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GT 745M).

Feature	Radeon R7 M465	GeForce GT 745M
Encoder	VCE 3.1	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 745M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 745M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.