GeForce GTX 780M vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
GeForce GTX 780M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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 RX Vega M GL / 870 is on rank 206, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 145.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.1%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780M and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 780M scores 3,845 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780M is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,845 | 3,922+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Boost Clock | 797 MHz | 1011 MHz+27% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 12% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s+12% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 1024-bit+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 780M draws 122W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 61% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 780M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 65W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.5 | 60.3+91% |
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 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce GTX 780M offers 145.6% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 780M | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.1+146% | 26.1 |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | May 11 2013 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #511 | #427 |
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