
GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile

GeForce GTX 780 Ti
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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 RTX A1000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The RTX A1000 Mobile 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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A1000 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti 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 GTX 780 Ti and RTX A1000 Mobile

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.

RTX A1000 Mobile
The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 and the RTX A1000 Mobile reaches 9,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1140 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,469 | 9,463 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+41% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+14% | 4.669 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz | 1140 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+275% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 2 MB+770% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile has 4 GB. The RTX A1000 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) — the RTX A1000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 60W — a 122.6% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 60W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C | 80°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.9 | 157.7+316% |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780 Ti | RTX A1000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | — |
| Codename | GK110B | GA107 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #278 | #277 |
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