Radeon RX 780
AMD
G3D Mark
7,658
MSRP
$499
AVG Price
$721
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 Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank #296 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 Radeon RX 780
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 780 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 780 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) architecture (codename: Navi 32), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 35.87 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2335 MHz from a base of 1295 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,658 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 32 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3840 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2335 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1295 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 35.87 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 560.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 28,100 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #131 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 780 is equipped with 4 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | Shared |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | System |
| L1 Cache | 768 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 780 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_2) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine, decoder: VCN 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 4.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 180 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $721 (MSRP: $499), the Radeon RX 780 delivers 11 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #296 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #131 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $721 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #296 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #131 |
| Release Date | September 11 2024 |
| Release Year | 2024 |
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