Radeon 840M vs GeForce GTX 780M

Radeon 840M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

GeForce GTX 780M

2013Core: 823 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 840M

3,803

0.0%

3,845

+1.1%

GeForce GTX 745

GeForce GTX 950M

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 Radeon 840M is positioned at rank 24 and the GeForce GTX 780M is on rank 212, so the Radeon 840M 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 Radeon 840M

#14

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

143%

#16

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

129%

#17

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

129%

#21

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

117%

#22

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

117%

#24

Radeon 840M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#202

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

424%

#204

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

384%

#205

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

383%

#209

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

348%

#210

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

346%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Radeon 840M 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 GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 840M.

Insight	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 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.

Radeon 840M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 840M and GeForce GTX 780M

Radeon 840M

The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 840M scores 3,803 and the GeForce GTX 780M reaches 3,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 840M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce GTX 780M uses Kepler, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 840M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
G3D Mark Score	3,803	3,845+1%
Architecture	RDNA 3+	Kepler
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	1536+500%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+264%	797 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 840M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	160 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 780M).

Feature	Radeon 840M	GeForce GTX 780M
Encoder	VCN 4.0	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 840M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 780M's 122W — a 121.1% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 840M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.