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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅21.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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200.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,000 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 188% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅21.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 267mm, a 27mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌11.3% longer card at 267mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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200.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro Duo better than GeForce GTX 780?

Yes. Radeon Pro Duo is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro Duo is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro Duo is about 200.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,499 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 21.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 780 make more sense than Radeon Pro Duo?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (250W vs 350W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro Duo. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro Duo currently gives you 4.3% higher G3D Mark and 21.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 780 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	78 FPS	120 FPS
medium	67 FPS	103 FPS
high	54 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	97 FPS
medium	60 FPS	81 FPS
high	43 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	43 FPS
medium	24 FPS	37 FPS
high	16 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	181 FPS	243 FPS
medium	152 FPS	207 FPS
high	115 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	175 FPS
medium	92 FPS	147 FPS
high	68 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	98 FPS
medium	42 FPS	83 FPS
high	36 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	358 FPS	373 FPS
medium	286 FPS	299 FPS
high	239 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	280 FPS
medium	215 FPS	224 FPS
high	179 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	187 FPS
medium	143 FPS	149 FPS
high	119 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open Radeon Pro Duo

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	214 FPS	237 FPS
medium	179 FPS	206 FPS
high	143 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	180 FPS
medium	141 FPS	160 FPS
high	109 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	104 FPS
medium	73 FPS	87 FPS
high	58 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Duo

The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Radeon Pro Duo reaches 8,299 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
G3D Mark Score	7,957	8,299+4%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096 ×2+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	8.192 TFLOPS ×2+97%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1000 MHz+11%
ROPs	48	64 ×2+33%
TMUs	192	256 ×2+33%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1 MB+426%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Duo has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro Duo offers 33.3% 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 Duo) — the Radeon Pro Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 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 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.0
Vulkan	1.0	1.1+10%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). 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 Duo).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
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 Duo's 350W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon Pro Duo
TDP	250W-29%	350W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	31.8+34%	23.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 66.7% less ($1000 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 5.5 (Radeon Pro Duo) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 189.1% better value. The Radeon Pro Duo is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).