Radeon RX 780 vs Radeon 880M
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 Radeon 880M is on rank 209, so the Radeon 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 780
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 880M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Radeon 880M 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 Radeon 880M
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.
Radeon 880M
The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 and the Radeon 880M reaches 7,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon 880M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 768 (Radeon 880M). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon 880M). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 12 (Radeon 880M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,729 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+400% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+705% | 4.454 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz | 2900 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+400% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+400% | 12 |
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 Radeon 880M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 2 MB (Radeon 880M) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.2 (Radeon 880M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 880M). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the Radeon 880M's 15W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (Radeon 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 15W-92% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 515.3+1112% |
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