GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon 890M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 890M

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#276

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

664%

#278

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

602%

#279

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

600%

#283

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

546%

#284

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

542%

#286

Radeon 890M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

100%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

96%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

94%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 890M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Radeon 890M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 890M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 780 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	🎮 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 Radeon 890M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon 890M

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

Radeon 890M

The Radeon 890M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,175 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Radeon 890M reaches 8,175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Radeon 890M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 1,024 (Radeon 890M). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon 890M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
G3D Mark Score	7,957	8,175+3%
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304+125%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	5.939 TFLOPS+43%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	2900 MHz+222%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+200%	64
L1 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
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)

The GeForce GTX 780 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 890M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2 MB (Radeon 890M) — the Radeon 890M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	384-bit	System
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12.2 (Radeon 890M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon 890M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon 890M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	VCN 3.0
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 draws 250W versus the Radeon 890M's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon 890M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 500W (Radeon 890M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon 890M
TDP	250W	15W-94%
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)	80	—
Perf/Watt	31.8	545.0+1614%