GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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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 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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