Radeon E8870PCIe vs GeForce GTX 750

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon E8870PCIe

37

3,368

+1.7%

3,312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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 Radeon E8870PCIe is positioned at rank #327 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon E8870PCIe

#317

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

806%

#319

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

731%

#320

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

729%

#324

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

663%

#325

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

658%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

90%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon E8870PCIe 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	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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

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 $200), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 461.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+461.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

Radeon E8870PCIe Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8870PCIe and GeForce GTX 750

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the GeForce GTX 750 reaches 3,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 750 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 750). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
G3D Mark Score	3,368+2%	3,312
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	1.111 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	625 MHz	1085 MHz+74%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB	256 KB+60%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750) — the GeForce GTX 750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the GeForce GTX 750's 55W — a 39.1% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	GeForce GTX 750
TDP	37W-33%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	91.0+51%	60.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 750 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTX 750 costs 82.5% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 94.6 (GeForce GTX 750) — the GeForce GTX 750 offers 463.1% better value.