GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $65), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 10.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 and the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 reaches 6,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	6,350	6,500+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2304+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.138 TFLOPS	4.156 TFLOPS+94%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz+54%	902 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	192+300%
L1 Cache	288 KB+50%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) — a 157.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	288 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-50%	600W
Power Connector	None	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	211mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	90.7+249%	26.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 launched at $649 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 costs 7.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 108.3 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 offers 10.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).