GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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 Pro 5500 XT

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

88%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

84%

#14

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

372%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

78%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

77%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

77%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

76%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

75%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

93%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

81%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Pro 5500 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 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5500 XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $100 for the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, it costs 65% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 187.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+187.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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 Pro 5500 XT

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	7,957	7,910
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+50%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	5.398 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1757 MHz+95%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+100%	96
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
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 Pro 5500 XT has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% 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) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5500 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
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 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
TDP	250W	125W-50%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	31.8	63.3+99%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 227.3 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 79.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 187.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).