GeForce Go 7800 vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce Go 7800
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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 is positioned at rank #265 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14678.3% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (12 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14678.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14678.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 and GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 14678.3%. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 16,995+14678% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.156 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+207% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1777 MHz+97% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+71% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 3.5 MB+1742% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 12 GB+4700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce Go 7800) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7800) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 100.0+19900% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | GK110 | GA106 |
| Release | May 23 2013 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #320 | #114 |
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