Radeon RX 780 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Radeon RX 780
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank 296 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is on rank 316, so the Radeon RX 780 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 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 RX 780 and GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile reaches 7,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1477 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 32 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 256.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,717 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+88% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+493% | 6.05 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+58% | 1477 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+275% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2.5 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+88% | 32 |
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 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile's 45W — a 120% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 45W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 171.5+304% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | — |
| Codename | Navi 32 | GA107 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #131 | #349 |
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