GeForce GTX 750 vs GeForce GTX 960M

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

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 960M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-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 27.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

GeForce GTX 750

2014

GeForce GTX 960M

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 75W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-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 27.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
❌36.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 960M better than GeForce GTX 750?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,312 vs 3,375 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 960M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GeForce GTX 750 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 960M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 960M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $120 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 750 make more sense than GeForce GTX 960M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 750 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 lower power draw (55W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $120 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 960M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 960M currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 750 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 960M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	29 FPS	27 FPS
medium	17 FPS	17 FPS
high	11 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	14 FPS	13 FPS
medium	7 FPS	7 FPS
high	3 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	5 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	2 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	82 FPS	79 FPS
medium	47 FPS	49 FPS
high	33 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	24 FPS	37 FPS
medium	15 FPS	27 FPS
high	11 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	12 FPS
medium	4 FPS	10 FPS
high	4 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	149 FPS	152 FPS
medium	119 FPS	122 FPS
high	99 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	114 FPS
medium	89 FPS	91 FPS
high	75 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	76 FPS
medium	60 FPS	61 FPS
high	50 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	38 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	131 FPS	152 FPS
medium	103 FPS	121 FPS
high	85 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	111 FPS
medium	78 FPS	91 FPS
high	65 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	63 FPS
medium	43 FPS	49 FPS
high	33 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 750 and GeForce GTX 960M

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.

GeForce GTX 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 750 scores 3,312 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 750 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 750) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,312	3,375+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.111 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1176 MHz+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 750 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 750) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 750) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 750) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 960M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 750	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	H.264	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 750 draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 750) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.