GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

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 Rev. 2

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌208.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 81W.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 81W instead of 250W, a 169W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 81W instead of 250W, a 169W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌208.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 81W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE better than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,500 vs 6,707 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (81W vs 250W).

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

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 make more sense than GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $649 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
1080p
low	78 FPS	100 FPS
medium	67 FPS	85 FPS
high	54 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	87 FPS
medium	60 FPS	75 FPS
high	43 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	28 FPS
medium	24 FPS	26 FPS
high	16 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
1080p
low	168 FPS	156 FPS
medium	141 FPS	127 FPS
high	108 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	108 FPS
medium	85 FPS	82 FPS
high	65 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	47 FPS
medium	39 FPS	38 FPS
high	34 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	25 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
1080p
low	292 FPS	302 FPS
medium	234 FPS	241 FPS
high	195 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	226 FPS
medium	176 FPS	181 FPS
high	146 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	151 FPS
medium	117 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	58 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
1080p
low	146 FPS	135 FPS
medium	116 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	98 FPS
medium	85 FPS	81 FPS
high	72 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	59 FPS
medium	47 FPS	45 FPS
high	37 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 10 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,500 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,707+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+56%	2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1038 MHz+15%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	192+140%	80
L1 Cache	192 KB	480 KB+150%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
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 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — a 140% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+140%	120 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 102.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
TDP	250W	81W-68%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	26.0	82.8+218%