Radeon HD 5750 vs GeForce GTX 295
Radeon HD 5750
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 5750 is positioned at rank 143 and the GeForce GTX 295 is on rank 301, so the Radeon HD 5750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5750
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 295
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 295 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 75% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5750.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+75%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5750 and GeForce GTX 295
Radeon HD 5750
The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.
GeForce GTX 295
The GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 480 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 289W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,198 points. Launch price was $500.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5750 scores 1,169 and the GeForce GTX 295 reaches 1,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 295 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 295). Raw compute: 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750) vs 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 295).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,169 | 1,198+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 720+50% | 480 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.008 TFLOPS+69% | 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 28 ×2+75% |
| TMUs | 36 | 80 ×2+122% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 295 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 295 offers 75% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 5750) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 295) — the Radeon HD 5750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1.75 GB+75% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 295).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | — | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5750 draws 86W versus the GeForce GTX 295's 289W — a 108.3% difference. The Radeon HD 5750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5750) vs 680W (GeForce GTX 295). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 86W-70% | 289W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-34% | 680W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6+232% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GTX 295 launched at $499 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.8 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 24.0 (GeForce GTX 295) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 95% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-74% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.8+95% | 24.0 |
| Codename | Juniper | GT200B |
| Release | October 13 2009 | January 8 2009 |
| Ranking | #834 | #816 |
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