GeForce GTX 780M vs Radeon 840M

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 Radeon 840M is on rank 24, so the Radeon 840M 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 Radeon 840M

#14

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

143%

#16

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

129%

#17

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

129%

#21

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

117%

#22

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

117%

#24

Radeon 840M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Radeon 840M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 840M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 780M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Radeon 840M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780M and Radeon 840M

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.

Radeon 840M

The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M scores 3,845 and the Radeon 840M reaches 3,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780M is built on Kepler while the Radeon 840M uses RDNA 3+, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 256 (Radeon 840M). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
G3D Mark Score	3,845+1%	3,803
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 3+
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1536+500%	256
Boost Clock	797 MHz	2900 MHz+264%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
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 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 840M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon 840M
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780M draws 122W versus the Radeon 840M's 30W — a 121.1% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 350W (Radeon 840M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.