Radeon HD 7800-serie
VS
GeForce GTX 880M SLI

Radeon HD 7800-serie vs GeForce GTX 880M SLI

AMD

Radeon HD 7800-serie

2012Core: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

2014Core: 954 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M SLI

#192
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
398%
#194
361%
#195
360%
#199
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
327%
#200
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
325%
#202
GeForce GTX 880M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
99%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
94%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
89%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce 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)

FeatureRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce 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
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 880M SLI is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7800-serieGeForce GTX 880M SLI
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$60
Codename
Pitcairn
N15E-GX-A2
Release
March 5 2012
March 12 2014
Ranking
#460
#310