Radeon RX 580 (móvel) 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 RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

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 RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 780 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
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 $65), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 84.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅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 RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 780

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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 RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) 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 RX 580 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
G3D Mark Score	8,000	7,957
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.963 TFLOPS+19%	4.156 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1077 MHz+20%	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 RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) 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. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) 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 RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
DirectX	12 (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 RX 580 (móvel)) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) 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: 80 vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 780
TDP	100W-60%	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)	80	80
Perf/Watt	80.0+152%	31.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 46.2% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 227.3 (GeForce GTX 780) — the GeForce GTX 780 offers 84.6% better value. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).