GeForce GTX 780M vs Radeon HD 7850

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. The GeForce GTX 780M is positioned at rank #212 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 780M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 HD 7850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780M and Radeon HD 7850

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 HD 7850

The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M scores 3,845 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
G3D Mark Score	3,845	3,897+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS+39%	1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1000 MHz+25%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
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 HD 7850 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7850) — a 4.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s+4%	153.6 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 (Radeon HD 7850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7850).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780M draws 122W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 6.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon HD 7850
TDP	122W-6%	130W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.5+5%	30.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7850 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the Radeon HD 7850 offers 21.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 780M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).