GeForce GTX 880M vs GeForce GTX 780M SLI

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 880M is positioned at rank 116 and the GeForce GTX 780M SLI is on rank 209, 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M SLI

#199

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

421%

#201

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

382%

#202

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

381%

#206

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#207

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

344%

#209

GeForce GTX 780M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

#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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 880M	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 780M SLI 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 880M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce GTX 780M SLI

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,864 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 and the GeForce GTX 780M SLI reaches 3,864 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 780M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 780M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,826	3,864
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	3072+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
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 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 880M	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 780M SLI's 200W — a 48.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.