Radeon R9 350 vs GeForce GT 645

Radeon R9 350

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

GeForce GT 645

2012Core: Up to 710 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 350

300

1,998

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

GeForce GT 645

2,006

+0.4%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 645

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#232

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

536%

#234

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

486%

#235

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

485%

#239

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

441%

#240

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

438%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

93%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 350.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 645 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 645 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 R9 350 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 645 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 350 and GeForce GT 645

Radeon R9 350

The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce GT 645

The GeForce GT 645 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 710 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,006 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 350 scores 1,998 and the GeForce GT 645 reaches 2,006 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 350 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GT 645 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 350) vs 384 (GeForce GT 645). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350) vs 0.5445 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 645).

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
G3D Mark Score	1,998	2,006
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS+840%	0.5445 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+400%	32
L1 Cache	640 KB+1900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 645) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 645). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 645). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC (1st Gen).

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 350 draws 300W versus the GeForce GT 645's 32W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce GT 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R9 350) vs 350W (GeForce GT 645). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	GeForce GT 645
TDP	300W	32W-89%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	6.7	62.7+836%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 645 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 645 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 133.7 (GeForce GT 645) — the GeForce GT 645 offers 234.2% better value. The Radeon R9 350 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).