GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 780

2013Core: 863 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

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Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 780

6 GB 250

7,957

+2.6%

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro 580

4 GB 150

7,753

0.0%

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 vs Radeon Pro 580 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580: 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

2013

Why buy it

✅10.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 250W vs 150W.

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 150W instead of 250W, a 100W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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0.2% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 780 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.6% in PassMark G3D (7,957 vs 7,753), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 780 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 780 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2.8% (15.9 vs 15.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580 Technical Specifications

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

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 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score	7,957+3%	7,753
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	5.53 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1200 MHz+33%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+33%	144
L1 Cache	192 KB	576 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro 580 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 780 gives you 50% 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 and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro 580. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
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 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	31.8	51.7+63%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 780 came in at $499, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 780 was 0.2% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 15.5 (Radeon Pro 580) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 2.6% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro 580 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
MSRP	$499	$500
Performance per Dollar	15.9+3%	15.5
Codename	GK110	Polaris 20
Release	May 23 2013	June 5 2017
Ranking	#320	#327

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