GeForce GTX 780M SLI
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GeForce GTX 780M SLI

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

3,864

May 30 2013
200 Watt
Kepler (2012−2018)

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 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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FPS Benchmarks

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

Among Us

Among Us

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low133 FPS
medium97 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low93 FPS
medium71 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra49 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium42 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low89 FPS
medium62 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra29 FPS
1440p
low50 FPS
medium30 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
4k
low17 FPS
medium11 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low47 FPS
medium45 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra26 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium32 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra23 FPS
4k
low13 FPS
medium12 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low174 FPS
medium139 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low130 FPS
medium104 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low174 FPS
medium139 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low130 FPS
medium104 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low87 FPS
medium70 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Minecraft

Minecraft

1080p
low174 FPS
medium139 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra87 FPS
1440p
low130 FPS
medium104 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low87 FPS
medium58 FPS
high35 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

1080p
low55 FPS
medium44 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1440p
low20 FPS
medium14 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
4k
low12 FPS
medium9 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low77 FPS
medium63 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4k
low24 FPS
medium23 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low79 FPS
medium66 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1440p
low57 FPS
medium48 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4k
low29 FPS
medium24 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra16 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 780M SLI specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI scores 3,864 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: N14E-GTX), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

SpecificationGeForce GTX 780M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score3,864
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationKepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameN14E-GTX
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute3072
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency823 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count7080 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#340
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 160 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 780M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM160 GB/s

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationGeForce GTX 780M SLI
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780M SLI draws 200 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 780M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load200 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

12 specs

Vram2 GB
Core Clock823 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units3072
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth160 GB/s
Memory Bus Width256-bit
Transistor Count7080 Million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)200 Watt

General Information

4 specs

CodenameN14E-GTX
ArchitectureKepler (2012−2018)
Release DateMay 30 2013
Performance Ranking Position340

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