GeForce GTX 750 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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 960M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

161%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

146%

#28

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

145%

#32

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

132%

#33

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

131%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

87%

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GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 960M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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 960M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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 $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 40.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 960M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 and GeForce GTX 960M

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 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 scores 3,312 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,312	3,375+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1176 MHz+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
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 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 750) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 750) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
TDP	55W-27%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	82
Perf/Watt	60.2+34%	45.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 94.6 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 67.5 (GeForce GTX 960M) — the GeForce GTX 750 offers 40.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 960M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).