AMD Radeon RX 480 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
The Radeon RX 480 has 233% better performance than the GeForce GTX 750 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 480 has 117% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 750 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 480 GPU
The Radeon RX 480 is a desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2016 with a suggested retail price of $229. Its Ellesmere chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 256 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RX 480 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 150 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon RX 480 has the 122nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,919 score and $229 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 78.25. This is the 38th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti GPU
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2014 with a suggested retail price of $149. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,350 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 86.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The GTX 750 Ti is a compact, low-profile graphics card, taking up 1 PCIe slot. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 60 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 250 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce GTX 750 Ti has the 234th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 5.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 5,378 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 36.09. This is the 70th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2016 | Q1 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $229 | $149 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 29 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 83.2 | +192% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 47.5 | +67% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 43.1 | +51% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 35.2 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 34.5 | +21% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 28.5 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 23.5 | -18% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 3.95 | -51% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4.52 | -44% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 4.82 | -40% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4.9 | -39% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5.08 | -37% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 8.04 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 8.47 | +5% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 480 has 233% better performance than the GeForce GTX 750 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 480 is ranked 122nd with a score of 17,919, and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti is ranked 234th with a score of 5,378.
The Radeon RX 480 has 117% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 750 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 480 is ranked 38th with a performance per dollar of 78.25, and the GeForce GTX 750 Ti is ranked 70th with a performance per dollar of 36.09.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,218 | +2% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | |
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -57% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | -65% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | -70% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | -72% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | -74% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 78.63 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | -1% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -38% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -47% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | -54% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -54% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -59% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,882 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,001 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 72,213 (+130.35%) | 31,349 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,186 (+183.79%) | 4,294 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 15,476 (+169.57%) | 5,741 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 166 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 8,623 (+120.93%) | 3,903 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 775 (+49.9%) | 517 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 132 (+143.09%) | 54.3 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 105 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Ellesmere | GM107 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million | 1,870 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 Gb/s | 86.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,350 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 150 W | 60 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,304 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 640 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 36 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 144 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,120 MHz | 1,020 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,266 MHz | 1,085 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 40.51 GPixel/s | 17.36 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 182.3 GTexel/s | 43.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.83 TFLOPS | 1,389 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 364.6 GFLOPS | 43.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.