GeForce GTX 780M vs GeForce GTX 880M

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. The GeForce GTX 780M is positioned at rank 212 and the GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, so the GeForce GTX 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#202

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

424%

#204

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

384%

#205

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

383%

#209

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

348%

#210

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

346%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M

#106

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#108

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#109

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#113

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#114

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780M holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 151.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+151.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️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 780M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 880M

GeForce GTX 780M

The GeForce GTX 780M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,845 points.

GeForce GTX 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M scores 3,845 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
G3D Mark Score	3,845	3,826
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS	3.05 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	993 MHz+25%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780M draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	GeForce GTX 880M
TDP	122W	122W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.5	31.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780M costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GeForce GTX 780M offers 151.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 880M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).