Radeon RX Vega 11
VS
GeForce GTX 745

Radeon RX Vega 11 vs GeForce GTX 745

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 745

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Per Dollar

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 RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 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 GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑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 GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 11, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 103.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+103.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 and GeForce GTX 745

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score
2,094
2,126+2%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Maxwell
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
704+38%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+59%
1.111 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1251 MHz+15%
1085 MHz
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
44+38%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce 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 RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB 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.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity
0 GB
4 GB
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 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 745).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder
UVD 7.0
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 44.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
TDP
35W-36%
55W
Recommended PSU
300W
300W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
145mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
59.8+55%
38.7
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 102.9% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11GeForce GTX 745
MSRP
$149
$80-46%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$25-50%
Performance per Dollar
41.9
85.0+103%
Codename
Raven
GM107
Release
May 10 2018
February 18 2014
Ranking
#673
#559