GeForce GT 745A vs GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

When comparing GeForce GT 745A and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 745A and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GT 745A
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 745A GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 5 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
 
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 263% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 745A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 745A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 745A is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 669 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 745A.
  • GeForce GT 745A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 6208 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 745A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 21−24
ultra / 1080p 0−1 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 7−8
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 12−14 40−45
medium / 1080p 4−5 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 416% more, than GeForce GT 745A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 745A GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
Architecture Kepler Pascal
Code name GK107 GP106
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 26 August 2013 26 December 2017
Pipelines 384 1280
Core clock speed 837 MHz 1506 MHz
Boost Clock 915 MHz 1709 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 29.28 136.7
Floating-point performance 642.8 gflops 4,375 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 160 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 160.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.0 6.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 26 Mh/s