GeForce GTX 780 vs Radeon RX 470/570

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 470/570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $40), it costs 13% less, resulting in a 14.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and Radeon RX 470/570

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 RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,957	7,935
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	4.94 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1206 MHz+34%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	192+50%	128
L1 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470/570) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-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 RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570). 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 RX 470/570).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570's 120W — a 70.3% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	250W	120W-52%
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	31.8	66.1+108%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 12.5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 227.3 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 14.6% better value. The Radeon RX 470/570 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).