NVS 810 vs Radeon HD 5750

NVS 810

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

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AMD

Radeon HD 5750

2009Core: 700 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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.

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Draws 68W instead of 86W, a 18W reduction.
  • 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.
  • 438.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $700 MSRPvs$130 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

  • Costs $570 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
  • Delivers 428.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 26.5% higher power demand at 86W vs 68W.

Quick Answers

So, is NVS 810 better than Radeon HD 5750?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,192 vs 1,169 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer NVS 810 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (68W vs 86W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
NVS 810 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2009, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 1 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. 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?
NVS 810 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. NVS 810 is about 438.5% more expensive on MSRP at $700 MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon HD 5750 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 5750 is 2009 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM, 1,169 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low33 FPS16 FPS
medium21 FPS10 FPS
high12 FPS6 FPS
ultra6 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS11 FPS
medium9 FPS6 FPS
high4 FPS3 FPS
ultra2 FPS1 FPS
4K
low5 FPS4 FPS
medium3 FPS2 FPS
high2 FPS1 FPS
ultra1 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low54 FPS23 FPS
medium40 FPS10 FPS
high28 FPS7 FPS
ultra18 FPS5 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS7 FPS
medium14 FPS3 FPS
high10 FPS2 FPS
ultra7 FPS2 FPS
4K
low6 FPS2 FPS
medium4 FPS1 FPS
high3 FPS1 FPS
ultra2 FPS1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low54 FPS53 FPS
medium43 FPS42 FPS
high36 FPS35 FPS
ultra27 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low40 FPS39 FPS
medium32 FPS32 FPS
high27 FPS26 FPS
ultra20 FPS20 FPS
4K
low27 FPS26 FPS
medium21 FPS21 FPS
high18 FPS18 FPS
ultra13 FPS13 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low54 FPS53 FPS
medium43 FPS42 FPS
high36 FPS35 FPS
ultra27 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low40 FPS33 FPS
medium32 FPS24 FPS
high27 FPS18 FPS
ultra20 FPS12 FPS
4K
low27 FPS19 FPS
medium21 FPS13 FPS
high18 FPS10 FPS
ultra13 FPS7 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of NVS 810 and Radeon HD 5750

NVIDIA

NVS 810

The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the Radeon HD 5750 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 5750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 720 (Radeon HD 5750). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750).

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
G3D Mark Score
1,192+2%
1,169
Architecture
Maxwell
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512 ×2
720+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.058 TFLOPS ×2+5%
1.008 TFLOPS
ROPs
16 ×2
16
TMUs
32 ×2
36+13%
L1 Cache
256 KB+256%
72 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The NVS 810 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5750 has 1 GB. The NVS 810 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 5750) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5750).

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
Encoder
NVENC 5
Decoder
NVDEC 2
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the Radeon HD 5750's 86W — a 23.4% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
TDP
68W-21%
86W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
198mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
17.5+29%
13.6
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Value Analysis

The NVS 810 launched at $700 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 81.4% less ($570 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.7 (NVS 810) vs 9.0 (Radeon HD 5750) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 429.4% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).

FeatureNVS 810Radeon HD 5750
MSRP
$700
$130-81%
Performance per Dollar
1.7
9.0+429%
Codename
GM107
Juniper
Release
November 4 2015
October 13 2009
Ranking
#826
#834