
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition vs Radeon E8870PCIe

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 Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition 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 Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
| Insight | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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.
| Insight | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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

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.

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).
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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)
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition | Radeon 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 |
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