GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013Core: 875 MHzBoost: 928 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022Core: 630 MHzBoost: 1140 MHz
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GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013

Why buy it

  • 9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 316.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 60W.

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 60W instead of 250W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (9,469 vs 9,463), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTX A1000 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 780 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RTX A1000 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs RTX A1000 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX A1000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile carries 4 GB. RTX A1000 Mobile gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 780 Ti and 128-bit on the RTX A1000 Mobile. 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX 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%
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX A1000 Mobile
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX 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)
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX 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%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A1000 Mobile (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 780 TiRTX A1000 Mobile
MSRP
$699
Codename
GK110B
GA107
Release
November 7 2013
March 30 2022
Ranking
#278
#277

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