GeForce GT 755M vs Radeon E8860

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M

2013Core: 980 MHz

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AMD

Radeon E8860

2014Core: 575 MHzBoost: 625 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GT 755M

2013

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • 35.1% higher power demand at 50W vs 37W.

Radeon E8860

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 37W instead of 50W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GT 755M better than Radeon E8860?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,726 vs 1,686 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GT 755M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 755M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of 512 MB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GT 755M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GT 755M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon E8860 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Radeon E8860 make more sense than GeForce GT 755M?
Yes. Radeon E8860 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (37W vs 50W), and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GT 755M. The trade-off is that GeForce GT 755M currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon E8860 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
1080p
low14 FPS21 FPS
medium9 FPS12 FPS
high5 FPS8 FPS
ultra3 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low9 FPS10 FPS
medium5 FPS5 FPS
high2 FPS3 FPS
ultra1 FPS1 FPS
4K
low4 FPS4 FPS
medium2 FPS2 FPS
high1 FPS1 FPS
ultra1 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
1080p
low32 FPS38 FPS
medium14 FPS20 FPS
high10 FPS14 FPS
ultra7 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low10 FPS18 FPS
medium4 FPS10 FPS
high3 FPS6 FPS
ultra3 FPS5 FPS
4K
low3 FPS5 FPS
medium2 FPS3 FPS
high1 FPS2 FPS
ultra1 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
1080p
low78 FPS76 FPS
medium62 FPS61 FPS
high52 FPS51 FPS
ultra39 FPS38 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS57 FPS
medium47 FPS46 FPS
high39 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS28 FPS
4K
low39 FPS38 FPS
medium31 FPS30 FPS
high26 FPS25 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
1080p
low57 FPS43 FPS
medium44 FPS34 FPS
high25 FPS24 FPS
ultra16 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low6 FPS6 FPS
medium4 FPS5 FPS
high3 FPS4 FPS
ultra2 FPS4 FPS
4K
low4 FPS4 FPS
medium2 FPS3 FPS
high2 FPS3 FPS
ultra1 FPS2 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 755M and Radeon E8860

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M

The GeForce GT 755M 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: 1,726 points.

AMD

Radeon E8860

The Radeon E8860 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: 1,686 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 755M scores 1,726 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M is built on Kepler while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860).

FeatureGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
G3D Mark Score
1,726+2%
1,686
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7526 TFLOPS
0.8 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
32 KB
160 KB+400%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 755M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon E8860 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
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 755M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8860 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 755M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+300%
0.5 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 755M draws 50W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 29.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
TDP
50W
37W-26%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
34.5
45.6+32%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 755MRadeon E8860
MSRP
$300
Codename
GK107
Venus
Release
June 25 2013
January 25 2014
Ranking
#726
#734