GeForce GTX 750 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

98%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#56

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

207%

#58

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

188%

#59

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

188%

#63

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

171%

#64

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

169%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 750 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
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	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.2%)	❌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.

GeForce GTX 750 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 Ti and GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1417 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	3,900	3,925
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	2.177 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1417 MHz+31%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	320 KB+11%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 750 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s+8%	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65-7%	70°C
Perf/Watt	52.0	52.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.5 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 24.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).