GeForce GTX 750 Ti vs Radeon HD 8970M

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 Radeon HD 8970M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

92%

#68

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

224%

#70

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

203%

#71

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

203%

#75

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

184%

#76

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

183%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

97%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

94%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti 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 Radeon HD 8970M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 750 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $170), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 327.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+327.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)

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

Radeon HD 8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 Ti and Radeon HD 8970M

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.

Radeon HD 8970M

The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 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 Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,900	3,876
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS+66%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+21%	900 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	52.0+34%	38.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 76.5% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.5 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 327.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).