GeForce GTX 780M vs Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 780M

2013

Why buy it

✅30.9% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 108.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌144% higher power demand at 122W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 50W instead of 122W, a 72W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780M across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 780M

2013

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅30.9% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780M is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 50W instead of 122W, a 72W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 108.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌144% higher power demand at 122W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780M across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 780M better than Radeon RX 550X (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30.9% more average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2013 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2013, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. 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?

GeForce GTX 780M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 780M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $35 MSRP, and you are getting 30.9% more estimated average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 550X (móvel) make more sense than GeForce GTX 780M?

Yes. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) 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 newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 122W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $35 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 780M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 780M currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark and 30.9% more estimated average FPS across 26 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) 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 780M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	77 FPS	37 FPS
medium	66 FPS	22 FPS
high	52 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	24 FPS
medium	60 FPS	14 FPS
high	42 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	9 FPS
medium	23 FPS	6 FPS
high	15 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	112 FPS	73 FPS
medium	82 FPS	46 FPS
high	62 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	62 FPS	32 FPS
medium	42 FPS	23 FPS
high	31 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	9 FPS
medium	16 FPS	7 FPS
high	12 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	173 FPS	171 FPS
medium	138 FPS	137 FPS
high	115 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	128 FPS
medium	104 FPS	103 FPS
high	87 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	125 FPS	145 FPS
medium	100 FPS	110 FPS
high	85 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	105 FPS
medium	77 FPS	81 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	60 FPS
medium	43 FPS	45 FPS
high	34 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780M and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 RX 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M scores 3,845 and the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) reaches 3,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,845+1%	3,800
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.448 TFLOPS+49%	1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1287 MHz+61%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 780M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 780M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780M	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780M draws 122W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 83.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.