
Radeon HD 7800-serie vs GeForce GTX 880M SLI

Radeon HD 7800-serie
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7800-serie.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 880M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7800-serie and GeForce GTX 880M SLI

Radeon HD 7800-serie
The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce GTX 880M SLI
The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 206W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,091 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 and the GeForce GTX 880M SLI reaches 4,091 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 880M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,029 | 4,091+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3072+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M SLI) — a 4.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 880M SLI. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s | 160 GB/s+4% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 880M SLI's 206W — a 3% difference. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-3% | 206W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1+1% | 19.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | GeForce GTX 880M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | N15E-GX-A2 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #460 | #310 |
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