Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 vs GeForce GTX 780M SLI

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 Vega M GL / 870 is positioned at rank 206 and the GeForce GTX 780M SLI is on rank 209, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M SLI

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

421%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

382%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

381%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

344%

#209

GeForce GTX 780M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#211

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#215

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#216

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

#220

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#221

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#223

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 780M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 and GeForce GTX 780M SLI

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

GeForce GTX 780M SLI

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,864 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 scores 3,922 and the GeForce GTX 780M SLI reaches 3,864 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 780M SLI uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 780M SLI).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,922+2%	3,864
Architecture	Vega	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	3072+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780M SLI) — a 12% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	GeForce GTX 780M SLI
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s+12%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	1024-bit+300%	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 780M SLI's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.