GeForce GTX 750 vs GeForce GTX 590

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 750.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 183.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+183.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 590 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 and GeForce GTX 590

GeForce GTX 750

The GeForce GTX 750 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 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,312 points. Launch price was $119.

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 scores 3,312 and the GeForce GTX 590 reaches 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 590 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
G3D Mark Score	3,312	3,341
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1024 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+12%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	32	64 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
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)

The GeForce GTX 750 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 590's 365W — a 147.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750) vs 700W (GeForce GTX 590). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 590
TDP	55W-85%	365W
Recommended PSU	300W-57%	700W
Power Connector	None	2x 8-pin
Length	145mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	60.2+554%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 750 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.6 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 750 offers 183.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).