GeForce GT 745M vs Radeon R9 M395X
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon R9 M395X and GeForce GT 745M, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
R9 M395X outperforms 745M by a whopping 372% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 439 | 855 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 12.52 | 4.42 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | Amethyst | GK107 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 5 May 2015 (10 years ago) | 1 April 2013 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 2048 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 723 MHz | 549 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 5,000 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 92.54 | 17.57 |
| Floating-point processing power | 2.961 TFLOPS | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | medium sized |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | PCI Express 3.0 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | no data |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Standard memory configuration | no data | DDR3/GDDR5 |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1250 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 64 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
| Eyefinity | + | - |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| LVDS signal support | no data | Up to 1920x1200 |
| VGA аnalog display support | no data | Up to 2048x1536 |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| HDMI | - | + |
| HDCP content protection | - | + |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | - | + |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
| HD3D | + | - |
| PowerTune | + | - |
| DualGraphics | + | - |
| TrueAudio | + | - |
| ZeroCore | + | - |
| Switchable graphics | + | - |
| Blu-Ray 3D Support | - | + |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | - | + |
| Optimus | - | + |
| 3D Vision / 3DTV Play | - | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 12 API |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | Not Listed | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | - | 1.1.126 |
| Mantle | + | - |
| CUDA | - | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| 900p | 150−160
+355%
| 33
−355%
|
| Full HD | 140−150
+367%
| 30
−367%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 65−70
+713%
|
8−9
−713%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24−27
+380%
|
5−6
−380%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55
+550%
|
8−9
−550%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 65−70
+713%
|
8−9
−713%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24−27
+380%
|
5−6
−380%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+443%
|
7−8
−443%
|
| Fortnite | 65−70
+431%
|
12−14
−431%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+285%
|
12−14
−285%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 35−40
+500%
|
6−7
−500%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+231%
|
12−14
−231%
|
| Valorant | 100−110
+139%
|
40−45
−139%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55
+550%
|
8−9
−550%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 65−70
+713%
|
8−9
−713%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 160−170
+182%
|
60
−182%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24−27
+380%
|
5−6
−380%
|
| Dota 2 | 80−85
+208%
|
24−27
−208%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+443%
|
7−8
−443%
|
| Fortnite | 65−70
+431%
|
12−14
−431%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+285%
|
12−14
−285%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 35−40
+500%
|
6−7
−500%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 40−45
+633%
|
6−7
−633%
|
| Metro Exodus | 24−27
+380%
|
5−6
−380%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+231%
|
12−14
−231%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−35
+244%
|
9−10
−244%
|
| Valorant | 100−110
+139%
|
40−45
−139%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55
+550%
|
8−9
−550%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24−27
+380%
|
5−6
−380%
|
| Dota 2 | 80−85
+208%
|
24−27
−208%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 45−50
+433%
|
9−10
−433%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40
+443%
|
7−8
−443%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55
+285%
|
12−14
−285%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 40−45
+231%
|
12−14
−231%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−35
+244%
|
9−10
−244%
|
| Valorant | 100−110
+139%
|
40−45
−139%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 65−70
+431%
|
12−14
−431%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 21−24
+267%
|
6−7
−267%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 85−90
+368%
|
18−20
−368%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+467%
|
3−4
−467%
|
| Metro Exodus | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 80−85
+246%
|
24−27
−246%
|
| Valorant | 120−130
+425%
|
24−27
−425%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+433%
|
6−7
−433%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−11
+400%
|
2−3
−400%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 21−24
+360%
|
5−6
−360%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 24−27
+525%
|
4−5
−525%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 27−30
+367%
|
6−7
−367%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 16−18
+325%
|
4−5
−325%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 24−27
+400%
|
5−6
−400%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
+600%
|
1−2
−600%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 21−24
+53.3%
|
14−16
−53.3%
|
| Metro Exodus | 8−9
+700%
|
1−2
−700%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+400%
|
3−4
−400%
|
| Valorant | 60−65
+385%
|
12−14
−385%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+433%
|
3−4
−433%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 7−8
+600%
|
1−2
−600%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 40−45
+514%
|
7−8
−514%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 10−11
+900%
|
1−2
−900%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+1100%
|
1−2
−1100%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 20−22
+900%
|
2−3
−900%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 10−12
+267%
|
3−4
−267%
|
This is how R9 M395X and GT 745M compete in popular games:
- R9 M395X is 355% faster in 900p
- R9 M395X is 367% faster in 1080p
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Far Cry 5, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the R9 M395X is 1100% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Without exception, R9 M395X surpassed GT 745M in all 55 of our tests.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 12.22 | 2.59 |
| Recency | 5 May 2015 | 1 April 2013 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt | 45 Watt |
R9 M395X has a 371.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.
GT 745M, on the other hand, has 455.6% lower power consumption.
The Radeon R9 M395X is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 745M in performance tests.
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