GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
It's a tight race! Both the GeForce GTX 750 and the GeForce GTX 970 offer nearly identical market value.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 970 comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the GeForce GTX 750. But the GeForce GTX 750 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,620 BRL for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 750: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GTX 750
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, around 400% ahead of the GeForce GTX 750. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 970 packs 1,664 CUDA cores versus 512 on the GeForce GTX 750.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 750 currently lists from $641 BRL, $2,620 BRL less than the GeForce GTX 970 at $3,261 BRL. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 750 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 750 still sits about $522 BRL above its $119 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $2,932 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 750 is the gentler choice at 55W versus 145W. The GeForce GTX 970 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 145W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 970 carries 4GB versus 1GB on the GeForce GTX 750. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 970's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 80 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 750 or GeForce GTX 970?
Choose the GeForce GTX 970 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 750 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 970 better than the GeForce GTX 750?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 750 or the GeForce GTX 970?
Is the GeForce GTX 970 worth the extra $2,620 BRL over the GeForce GTX 750?
Does the GeForce GTX 970 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 750 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 512 | 1,664✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 750 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,020 MHz | 1,050 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,085 MHz | 1,178 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 750 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 5 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 750 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 55 W✓ | 145 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Feb 2014 | Sep 2014 |