T400 4GB vs GeForce GTX 780M
T400 4GB
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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 T400 4GB is positioned at rank 63 and the GeForce GTX 780M is on rank 212, so the T400 4GB offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T400 4GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 4GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The T400 4GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T400 4GB.
| Insight | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $99 for the T400 4GB, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 T400 4GB and GeForce GTX 780M
T400 4GB
The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
GeForce GTX 780M
The GeForce GTX 780M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 823 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,845 points.
Graphics Performance
The T400 4GB scores 3,803 and the GeForce GTX 780M reaches 3,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T400 4GB is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 780M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (T400 4GB) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 780M). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780M). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,803 | 3,845+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.094 TFLOPS | 2.448 TFLOPS+124% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz+79% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+200% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T400 4GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400 4GB) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780M) — the T400 4GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (T400 4GB) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 780M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The T400 4GB draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 780M's 122W — a 121.1% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T400 4GB) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-75% | 122W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 156mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.8+303% | 31.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 780M costs 39.4% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.4 (T400 4GB) vs 64.1 (GeForce GTX 780M) — the GeForce GTX 780M offers 66.9% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce GTX 780M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $60-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.4 | 64.1+67% |
| Codename | TU117 | GK104 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | May 11 2013 |
| Ranking | #518 | #511 |
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