GeForce GTX 480 vs GeForce GTX 750

Speed and memory

In our performance index the GeForce GTX 480 scores 3 and the GeForce GTX 750 scores 2.7, which makes the GeForce GTX 480 about 11% faster. That is a small gap, below what most people notice without a frame counter.

Both cards have 1 GB of video memory, so memory will not separate them.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Red Dead Redemption 2 (7 against 6 fps), and the smallest is in Grand Theft Auto V Legacy (37 against 34 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce GTX 480 is rated at 250 W and the GeForce GTX 750 at 55 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 650 W for the first and 450 W for the second. A gap of 195 W shows up in heat and fan noise, and in your electricity use over a few years.

At launch the GeForce GTX 480 cost $499 and the GeForce GTX 750 $119. Per dollar, the GeForce GTX 750 gave more performance (2.3 points per $100 against 0.6). Current prices differ, so run the same sum on what you can actually buy today.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce GTX 480 if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the GeForce GTX 750 if the price gap matters more than the 11% speed difference, or if you want lower power draw and a quieter PC. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.