Radeon TM R9 A360 vs GeForce GTX 745

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 TM R9 A360.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon TM R9 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon TM R9 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon TM R9 A360 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 745 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon TM R9 A360 and GeForce GTX 745

Radeon TM R9 A360

The Radeon TM R9 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon TM R9 A360 scores 2,060 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
G3D Mark Score	2,060	2,126+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	1.111 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1085 MHz+17%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon TM R9 A360 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 745). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs NVENC 4th Gen (GeForce GTX 745). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon TM R9 A360 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon TM R9 A360	GeForce GTX 745
TDP	30W-45%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	68.7+78%	38.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon TM R9 A360 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 745 launched at $80 and now averages $25. The Radeon TM R9 A360 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (Radeon TM R9 A360) vs 85.0 (GeForce GTX 745) — the Radeon TM R9 A360 offers 21.2% better value. The Radeon TM R9 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).