Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce GT 745A
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the GeForce GT 745A is on rank 334, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 745A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 745A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 745A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 745A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $350), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1674.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1674.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 7 3700U and GeForce GT 745A
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GT 745A
The GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,234 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the GeForce GT 745A reaches 1,234 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 745A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 384 (GeForce GT 745A). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.7027 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745A). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 915 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 1,234+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+184% | 0.7027 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+7% | 915 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 745A) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 745A's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce GT 745A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 350W (GeForce GT 745A). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 33W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 37.4+207% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce GT 745A launched at $99 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 745A costs 94.3% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 61.7 (GeForce GT 745A) — the GeForce GT 745A offers 1662.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GT 745A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $99-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $20-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 61.7+1663% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GK107 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | August 26 2013 |
| Ranking | #467 | #811 |
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