Radeon RX 780 vs T1200 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 T1200 Mobile is on rank 10, so the T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The T1200 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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 T1200 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 T1200 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.
T1200 Mobile
The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 and the T1200 Mobile reaches 7,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,805+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+275% | 1024 |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+64% | 1425 MHz |
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 T1200 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.1 |
| 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 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 61.8% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 95W-47% |
| 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 | 82.2+93% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | — |
| Codename | Navi 32 | — |
| Release | September 11 2024 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #131 | #325 |
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