
GeForce GTX 965M vs GeForce GTX 750 Ti

GeForce GTX 965M
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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. The GeForce GTX 965M is positioned at rank #39 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 965M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 750 Ti 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 965M and GeForce GTX 750 Ti

GeForce GTX 965M
The GeForce GTX 965M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 944 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,860 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 965M scores 3,860 and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti reaches 3,900 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 965M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 750 Ti uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Raw compute: 2.355 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,860 | 3,900+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.355 TFLOPS+70% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+6% | 1085 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+20% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 750 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | 86.4 GB/s+8% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) (GeForce GTX 965M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 965M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th Gen (HEVC) | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 965M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 750 Ti's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 965M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 77.2+48% | 52.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 965M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 965M | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM206S | GM107 |
| Release | 2016 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #510 | #501 |
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