GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon E6465

NVIDIA

GeForce 7800 GT

2013Core: 875 MHzBoost: 928 MHz
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AMD

Radeon E6465

2011Core: 600 MHz
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GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon E6465 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon E6465 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon E6465: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 7800 GT

2013

Why buy it

  • 10.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 455.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 45W.
  • 35.7% longer card at 228mm vs 168mm.

Radeon E6465

2011

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • Draws 45W instead of 250W, a 205W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 228mm, a 60mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce 7800 GT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 7800 GT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.6% in PassMark G3D (244 vs 231), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 7800 GT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 7800 GT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon E6465 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 7800 GT

The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.

AMD

Radeon E6465

The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 versus the Radeon E6465's 231 — the GeForce 7800 GT leads by 5.6%. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
G3D Mark Score
244+6%
231
Architecture
Kepler
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2880+500%
480
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
240+900%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 7800 GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon E6465 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7800 GT has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon E6465 carries 512 MB. Radeon E6465 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 7800 GT and 64-bit on the Radeon E6465.

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
DirectX
9.0c
11_0+22%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7800 GT) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
Encoder
No
UVD 3
Decoder
PureVideo
UVD 3
Codecs
MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 139% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 228mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
TDP
250W
45W-82%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
228mm
168mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
1.0
5.1+410%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 7800 GT came in at $449, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon E6465 was 100+% cheaper ($449 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.5 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs Infinity (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon E6465 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 7800 GT (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce 7800 GTRadeon E6465
MSRP
$449
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
0.5
Infinity
Codename
GK110B
Turks
Release
November 7 2013
May 2 2011
Ranking
#278
#923

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