GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition vs GeForce GTX 590

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. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is positioned at rank #228 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#218

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

489%

#220

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

443%

#221

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

442%

#225

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

402%

#226

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

399%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

99%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+147.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition and GeForce GTX 590

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 926 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 590 reaches 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 590 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590). Raw compute: 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
G3D Mark Score	3,311	3,341
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1024 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7112 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+75%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	32	64 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	0.03 MB	1 MB+3233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 590's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 700W (GeForce GTX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 590
TDP	50W-86%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W-50%	700W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C-6%	90°C
Perf/Watt	66.2+620%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.8 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers 147.9% better value. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).