
P106-100 vs Radeon 780M

P106-100
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Radeon 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 P106-100 is positioned at rank 43 and the Radeon 780M is on rank 296, so the P106-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 780M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The Radeon 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.
| Insight | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of P106-100 and Radeon 780M

P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

Radeon 780M
The Radeon 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,906 points.
Graphics Performance
The P106-100 scores 6,628 and the Radeon 780M reaches 6,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 768 (Radeon 780M). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (Radeon 780M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,628 | 6,906+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+150% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS | 8.909 TFLOPS+34% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 2900 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 120+150% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+181% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12.2 (Radeon 780M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs VCN 4.0.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Radeon 780M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 350W (Radeon 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 250mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.4 | 460.4+421% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon 780M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $224 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GP104 | Phoenix |
| Release | December 12 2017 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #529 | #359 |
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