Radeon RX 780 vs GeForce RTX 2050
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 780
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 780 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 780 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 79% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 384.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+384.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 RX 780 and GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 368.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,714 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+30% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+256% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+37% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.9 MB+287% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+30% | 46 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 17.7% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-16% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5+18% | 35.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $721, while the GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 2050 costs 79.2% less ($571 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) vs 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 offers 384.9% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | $150-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 51.4+385% |
| Codename | Navi 32 | TU104 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #131 | #94 |
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