GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Radeon R9 285

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.

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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 Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 54.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+54.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and Radeon R9 285

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.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,680+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+26%	3.29 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+71%	112
L1 Cache	192 KB	448 KB+133%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
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

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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 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285) — a 63.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) — the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+64%	176 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 27.3% difference. The Radeon R9 285 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
TDP	250W	190W-24%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	26.0	35.2+35%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 285 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 108.3 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 54.2% better value. The Radeon R9 285 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Radeon R9 285
MSRP	$649	$249-62%
Avg Price (30d)	$60	$40-33%
Performance per Dollar	108.3	167.0+54%
Codename	GK110B	Tonga
Release	September 10 2013	September 2 2014
Ranking	#487	#365