GeForce GTX 750 vs Radeon HD8970M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 750

55

3,312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Radeon HD8970M

100

3,369

+1.7%

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.

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 HD8970M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#143

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

322%

#145

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

292%

#146

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

291%

#150

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

265%

#151

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

263%

#154

Radeon HD8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#156

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#157

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#158

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 750	Radeon HD8970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8970M 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.

GeForce GTX 750 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 and Radeon HD8970M

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.

Radeon HD8970M

The Radeon HD8970M 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: 3,369 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 scores 3,312 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	Radeon HD8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,312	3,369+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS+107%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+21%	900 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	Radeon HD8970M
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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD8970M) — the GeForce GTX 750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	Radeon HD8970M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 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 draws 55W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 58.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.