GeForce GTX 750 Ti vs Radeon HD 8970M

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.

Radeon HD 8970M

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

2014

Radeon HD 8970M

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 750 Ti better than Radeon HD 8970M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,900 vs 3,876 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 750 Ti is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 100W).

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 a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $149 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 100W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon HD 8970M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon HD 8970M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 750 Ti is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Radeon HD 8970M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
1080p
low	33 FPS	78 FPS
medium	21 FPS	67 FPS
high	13 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	69 FPS
medium	9 FPS	59 FPS
high	4 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	24 FPS
medium	3 FPS	23 FPS
high	2 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
1080p
low	80 FPS	140 FPS
medium	49 FPS	105 FPS
high	36 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	96 FPS
medium	27 FPS	67 FPS
high	17 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	48 FPS
medium	9 FPS	36 FPS
high	8 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
1080p
low	176 FPS	174 FPS
medium	140 FPS	140 FPS
high	117 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	131 FPS
medium	105 FPS	105 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
1080p
low	139 FPS	142 FPS
medium	112 FPS	113 FPS
high	97 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	103 FPS
medium	86 FPS	84 FPS
high	74 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	60 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	36 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 Ti and Radeon HD 8970M

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.

Radeon HD 8970M

The Radeon HD 8970M 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: 3,876 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,900	3,876
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	2.304 TFLOPS+66%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+21%	900 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 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 Radeon HD 8970M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon HD 8970M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 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 Ti draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.