GeForce 7800 GT
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
244
MSRP
$449
AVG Price
$20
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank #349 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce 7800 GT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce 7800 GT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110B), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2880 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.345 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 928 MHz from a base of 875 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 244 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK110B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2880 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 928 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 875 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.345 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 222.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 7,080 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #278 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7800 GT is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.25 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 240 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0c, Vulkan None, OpenGL 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9.0c |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | None |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 2.1 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | None |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 2x |
| S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | No |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 228mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 228mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 50°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $449), the GeForce 7800 GT delivers 12 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #349 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #278 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $20 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #349 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #278 |
| Release Date | November 7 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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