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 GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 780 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 780 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.156 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 900 MHz from a base of 863 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	7,957
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK110
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2304
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	192
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	48
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	900 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	863 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	4.156 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	173.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	7,080 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#320

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 288 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	384-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	288 GB/s
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1536 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 3.5

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, DVI-Dx 1, HDMIx 2, DisplayPortx 3 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen, decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVI-Ix
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	DVI-Dx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	HDMIx
3 PortsNumber of 3 display connectors	DisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 1st Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 1st Gen
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1400g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 80 under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
TDPPower consumption under load	250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	600W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	6-pin + 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	1400g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $35 (MSRP: $499), the GeForce GTX 780 delivers 227 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #320 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 780
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$35
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#320
Release Date	May 23 2013
Release Year	2013