GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
VS
Radeon E8870PCIe

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition vs Radeon E8870PCIe

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

2013Core: 926 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon E8870PCIe

2014Core: 575 MHzBoost: 625 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
443%
#221
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 Radeon E8870PCIe

#317
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
806%
#319
731%
#320
729%
#324
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
663%
#325
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
658%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
100%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
95%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
95%
#333
GeForce 730A
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
95%
#334
GeForce GT 745A
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
93%
#335
GeForce 710A
MSRP: $35|Avg: $62
92%
#336
91%
#338
GeForce MX230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
90%
#340
RADEON HD6410D
MSRP: $35|Avg: $5
90%
#341
GeForce 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
89%
#342
Radeon R7 M465X
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition.

InsightGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 391.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+391.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 Radeon E8870PCIe

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition scores 3,311 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 0.7112 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe).

FeatureGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
G3D Mark Score
3,311
3,368+2%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7112 TFLOPS
0.8 TFLOPS+12%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
32 KB
160 KB+400%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 29.9% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
TDP
50W
37W-26%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
66.2
91.0+37%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.8 (GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition offers 392.9% better value. The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 750M Mac EditionRadeon E8870PCIe
MSRP
$149-40%
$250
Avg Price (30d)
$40-80%
$200
Performance per Dollar
82.8+393%
16.8
Codename
GK107
Venus
Release
November 8 2013
January 25 2014
Ranking
#735
#734