GeForce GTX 780 vs T1200 Mobile

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 780

6 GB 250

7,957

+1.9%

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

T1200 Mobile

4 GB 95

7,805

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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.

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌163.2% higher power demand at 250W vs 95W.

T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 250W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780

2013

T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 95W instead of 250W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌163.2% higher power demand at 250W vs 95W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 780 better than T1200 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,957 vs 7,805 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 780 is a 2013 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while T1200 Mobile is a 2021 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?

T1200 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2013 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 780 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce GTX 780 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 780 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. T1200 Mobile is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (95W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does T1200 Mobile make more sense than GeForce GTX 780?

Yes. T1200 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (95W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 780. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 780 currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

T1200 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	78 FPS	99 FPS
medium	67 FPS	86 FPS
high	54 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	89 FPS
medium	60 FPS	77 FPS
high	43 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	28 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	16 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	181 FPS	124 FPS
medium	152 FPS	87 FPS
high	115 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	82 FPS
medium	92 FPS	49 FPS
high	68 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	38 FPS
medium	42 FPS	25 FPS
high	36 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	358 FPS	351 FPS
medium	286 FPS	281 FPS
high	239 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	263 FPS
medium	215 FPS	211 FPS
high	179 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	176 FPS
medium	143 FPS	140 FPS
high	119 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	84 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Open T1200 Mobile

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	214 FPS	166 FPS
medium	179 FPS	135 FPS
high	143 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	120 FPS
medium	141 FPS	99 FPS
high	109 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	69 FPS
medium	73 FPS	55 FPS
high	58 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and T1200 Mobile

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.

T1200 Mobile

The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the T1200 Mobile reaches 7,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	7,957+2%	7,805
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+125%	1024
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1425 MHz+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T1200 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12.1 (T1200 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.1
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 6.0 (T1200 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1200 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 89.9% difference. The T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	T1200 Mobile
TDP	250W	95W-62%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	31.8	82.2+158%