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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅50.8% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 153.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 780

2013

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅50.8% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 153.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 50.8% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 7,957 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 780 is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2013, 77.4% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $150 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 50.8% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 77.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 153.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 780 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 780 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	78 FPS	108 FPS
medium	67 FPS	98 FPS
high	54 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	95 FPS
medium	60 FPS	83 FPS
high	43 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	47 FPS
medium	24 FPS	43 FPS
high	16 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	27 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	181 FPS	290 FPS
medium	152 FPS	247 FPS
high	115 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	192 FPS
medium	92 FPS	164 FPS
high	68 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	108 FPS
medium	42 FPS	91 FPS
high	36 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	358 FPS	635 FPS
medium	286 FPS	508 FPS
high	239 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	476 FPS
medium	215 FPS	381 FPS
high	179 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	318 FPS
medium	143 FPS	254 FPS
high	119 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	159 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open GeForce RTX 2060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	214 FPS	428 FPS
medium	179 FPS	354 FPS
high	143 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	357 FPS
medium	141 FPS	302 FPS
high	109 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	204 FPS
medium	73 FPS	166 FPS
high	58 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 780

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 77.4%. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,957	14,114+77%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+55%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1680 MHz+87%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	192+60%	120
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	1.9 MB+900%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 780 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	3 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	72-10%
Perf/Watt	31.8	88.2+177%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 30.1% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 154.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).