GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 970 is the clear winner, offering 929.5% better value than GeForce GTX 750.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 970 comes out dramatically faster — about 400% ahead of the GeForce GTX 750. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 970 currently lists from $339 EUR, $360 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 750 at $699 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 970 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 930%. The GeForce GTX 750 still sits about $580 EUR above its $119 EUR 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?
The GeForce GTX 970 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 750 if you find it at a steep discount.
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 750 worth the extra $360 EUR over the GeForce GTX 970?
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 |