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Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 745 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1117.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1117.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 Ryzen 5 5600U and GeForce GTX 745
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U scores 2,095 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 Ryzen 5 5600U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,095 | 2,126+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+175% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS+368% | 1.111 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+70% | 1085 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+175% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U 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 Ryzen 5 5600U | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 55W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 38.7+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 745 costs 91.7% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 offers 1114.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $80-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $25-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 85.0+1114% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GM107 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #297 | #559 |
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