GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 2900 XT

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.

GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 2900 XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 2900 XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 735M

2013

Why buy it

✅0.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 50W vs 25W.

Radeon HD 2900 XT

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 50W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 735M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 735M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon HD 2900 XT instead at 660 vs 655, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 735M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 2900 XT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 2900 XT is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 735M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon HD 2900 XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 735M

The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.

Radeon HD 2900 XT

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the Radeon HD 2900 XT reaches 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 735M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 2900 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT).

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
G3D Mark Score	655	660
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS+8%	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	48 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 735M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 2900 XT leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 735M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 XT carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 735M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 735M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 2900 XT.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
DirectX	11.0+10%	10.0
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs UVD+ (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 2900 XT).

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	UVD+
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD+
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 2900 XT's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 735M	Radeon HD 2900 XT
TDP	50W	25W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.1	26.4+102%