
GeForce GTX 750 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 750 Ti
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTX 750 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 750 Ti
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,900 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1190 MHz to 1328 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1.7 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1328 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,900 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS+22% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1328 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+33% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 112.1 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — a 29.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86.4 GB/s | 112.1 GB/s+30% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.0 | 52.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 750 Ti | GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GP107 |
| Release | February 18 2014 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #501 | #498 |
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