Radeon R9 Fury
VS
GeForce GTX 780 Ti

Radeon R9 Fury vs GeForce GTX 780 Ti

AMD

Radeon R9 Fury

2015Boost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013Core: 875 MHzBoost: 928 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Fury is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780 Ti.

InsightRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $42 (vs $50), it costs 16% less, resulting in a 18.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+18.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
More affordable ($42)

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 R9 Fury and GeForce GTX 780 Ti

AMD

Radeon R9 Fury

The Radeon R9 Fury is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,521 points. Launch price was $549.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 Fury scores 9,521 and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 9,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Fury is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Raw compute: 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 928 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
G3D Mark Score
9,521
9,469
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584+24%
2880
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.168 TFLOPS+34%
5.345 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1000 MHz+8%
928 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
224
240+7%
L1 Cache
896 KB+273%
240 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
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 R9 Fury comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB. The Radeon R9 Fury offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the Radeon R9 Fury has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+33%
3 GB
Memory Type
HBM
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+52%
336 GB/s
Bus Width
4096-bit+967%
384-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
DirectX
12.0
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti).

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
UVD 6.0
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 Fury draws 275W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Ti's 250W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 195mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 83°C.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
TDP
275W
250W-9%
Recommended PSU
600W
600W
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
195mm
267mm
Height
115mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
65°C-22%
83°C
Perf/Watt
34.6
37.9+10%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Fury launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $42. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 16% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 190.4 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 18.4% better value. The Radeon R9 Fury is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGeForce GTX 780 Ti
MSRP
$549-21%
$699
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$42-16%
Performance per Dollar
190.4
225.5+18%
Codename
Fiji
GK110B
Release
July 10 2015
November 7 2013
Ranking
#274
#278