GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Radeon RX 6500 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $42 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 6500 XT, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 252.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+252.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($42) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GTX 780 Ti and Radeon RX 6500 XT
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti 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: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 and the Radeon RX 6500 XT reaches 9,603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 6500 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 2815 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,469 | 9,603+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+181% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS | 5.765 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz | 2815 MHz+203% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+275% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 256 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6500 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+133% | 144 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+500% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 107W — a 80.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 107W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 400W-33% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 172mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C | 70°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.9 | 89.7+137% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $42, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 72% less ($108 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 64.0 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 252.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $199-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-72% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 225.5+252% | 64.0 |
| Codename | GK110B | Navi 24 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #278 | #270 |
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