GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580

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 580

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

98%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

97%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

95%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

93%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

90%

#78

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

952%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

99%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

95%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 580.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $150), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 339.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+339.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon Pro 580

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)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro 580
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 580 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 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

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 76.7% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 227.3 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 339.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).