Radeon Pro 580 vs GeForce GTX 780

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 Pro 580 is positioned at rank #93 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Pro 580

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

98%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

97%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

95%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

93%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

90%

#78

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

952%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

99%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

95%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

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 GTX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 Pro 580.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $150), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 339.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+339.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($35)

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 Pro 580 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and GeForce GTX 780

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
G3D Mark Score	7,753	7,957+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS+33%	4.156 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+33%	900 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	144	192+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB+200%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
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 Pro 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
DirectX	12.0	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce GTX 780
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	51.7+63%	31.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 76.7% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 227.3 (GeForce GTX 780) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 339.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).