GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition vs GeForce GTX 960M
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
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About G3D Mark
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is positioned at rank 228 and the GeForce GTX 960M is on rank 35, so the GeForce GTX 960M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition.
| Insight | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition and GeForce GTX 960M
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 960M
The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition scores 3,311 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,311 | 3,375+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7112 TFLOPS | 1.505 TFLOPS+112% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 960M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | NVENC (4th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC (1st Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 82.
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 82-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 66.2+47% | 45.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.8 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers 22.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 960M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 960M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.8+23% | 67.5 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM107 |
| Release | November 8 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #735 | #552 |
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