GeForce GTX 750 Ti vs GRID P40-1Q

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,851 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1945.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.2 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

GRID P40-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 145mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1913.4% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.3 vs 26.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

2014

GRID P40-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,851 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1945.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.2 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 145mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1913.4% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.3 vs 26.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 750 Ti better than GRID P40-1Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,900 vs 3,839 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 750 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $149 MSRP. GeForce GTX 750 Ti is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 750 Ti is about $2,851 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. GRID P40-1Q is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID P40-1Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 750 Ti?

Yes. GRID P40-1Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $3,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 750 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 750 Ti currently gives you 1.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1945.4%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GRID P40-1Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
1080p
low	33 FPS	103 FPS
medium	21 FPS	85 FPS
high	13 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	86 FPS
medium	9 FPS	72 FPS
high	4 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	28 FPS
medium	3 FPS	26 FPS
high	2 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
1080p
low	80 FPS	128 FPS
medium	49 FPS	101 FPS
high	36 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	88 FPS
medium	27 FPS	65 FPS
high	17 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	41 FPS
medium	9 FPS	32 FPS
high	8 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
1080p
low	176 FPS	173 FPS
medium	140 FPS	138 FPS
high	117 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	130 FPS
medium	105 FPS	104 FPS
high	88 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
1080p
low	163 FPS	173 FPS
medium	132 FPS	138 FPS
high	117 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	130 FPS
medium	96 FPS	104 FPS
high	86 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	77 FPS
medium	54 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 Ti and GRID P40-1Q

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.

GRID P40-1Q

The GRID P40-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,839 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the GRID P40-1Q reaches 3,839 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is built on Maxwell while the GRID P40-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,900+2%	3,839
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+247%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1178 MHz+9%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P40-1Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-1Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti draws 75W versus the GRID P40-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 350W (GRID P40-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	GRID P40-1Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65	—
Perf/Watt	52.0+204%	17.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti launched at $149 MSRP, while the GRID P40-1Q launched at $3000. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 95% less ($2851 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.2 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1.3 (GRID P40-1Q) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 1915.4% better value. The GRID P40-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).