Radeon 780M vs GeForce RTX 2060

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 Radeon 780M is positioned at rank #296 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 Radeon 780M

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

98%

#286

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

707%

#288

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

641%

#289

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

639%

#293

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

581%

#294

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

578%

#296

Radeon 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

100%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

98%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

96%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

96%

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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 104.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 780M.

Insight	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-104.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+104.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.

Radeon 780M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 780M and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 780M scores 6,906 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 104.4%. The Radeon 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 780M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (Radeon 780M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 780M) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.

Feature	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	6,906	14,114+104%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Turing
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768	1920+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.909 TFLOPS+38%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+73%	1680 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	120+150%
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	1.9 MB+660%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	12	30+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 780M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	336 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 780M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 780M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon 780M	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 780M draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 780M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.