GeForce Go 7800 GTX vs Radeon R2E
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Popular choices:
Radeon R2E
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is positioned at rank #179 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R2E remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7800 GTX and Radeon R2E
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX scores 210 and the Radeon R2E reaches 211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is built on Kepler while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 210 | 211 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+463% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+552% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+650% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+88% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2E has 512 MB. The Radeon R2E offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R2E) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX draws 250W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 127.9% difference. The Radeon R2E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 55W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 3.8+375% |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce Go 7800 GTX and Radeon R2E
