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 $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

2014

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm 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.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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0.7% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 better than GeForce GTX 750 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,900 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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 Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is about 0.7% more expensive on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 750 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 750 Ti make more sense than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce GTX 750 Ti 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 currently gives you 0.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 750 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	26 FPS	76 FPS
medium	16 FPS	65 FPS
high	10 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	68 FPS
medium	7 FPS	58 FPS
high	3 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	24 FPS
medium	3 FPS	23 FPS
high	1 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 RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	75 FPS	104 FPS
medium	46 FPS	71 FPS
high	34 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	35 FPS	71 FPS
medium	25 FPS	43 FPS
high	16 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	33 FPS
medium	9 FPS	22 FPS
high	7 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	12 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	176 FPS	176 FPS
medium	140 FPS	141 FPS
high	117 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	132 FPS
medium	105 FPS	106 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	70 FPS	71 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	139 FPS	128 FPS
medium	112 FPS	104 FPS
high	97 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	97 FPS
medium	86 FPS	80 FPS
high	74 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	57 FPS
medium	47 FPS	45 FPS
high	36 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 Ti and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti scores 3,900 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 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 RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	3,900	3,922
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+7%	1011 MHz

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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 RX Vega M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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)

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 86.4 GB/s (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 107.4% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+107%
Bus Width	128-bit	1024-bit+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65-19%	80
Perf/Watt	52.0	60.3+16%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 750 Ti launched at $149 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The GeForce GTX 750 Ti costs 0.7% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.2 (GeForce GTX 750 Ti) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce GTX 750 Ti offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).