GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 vs Quadro T1000

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

✅20.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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62.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

2013

Quadro T1000

2019

Why buy it

✅20.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 62.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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62.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$400 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro T1000 better than GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2?

Yes. Quadro T1000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro T1000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 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?

Quadro T1000 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro T1000 is about $249 cheaper on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 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 $649 MSRP, even if Quadro T1000 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 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Quadro T1000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	78 FPS	91 FPS
medium	67 FPS	82 FPS
high	54 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	85 FPS
medium	60 FPS	73 FPS
high	43 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	40 FPS
medium	24 FPS	38 FPS
high	16 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro T1000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	168 FPS	140 FPS
medium	141 FPS	104 FPS
high	108 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	90 FPS
medium	85 FPS	60 FPS
high	65 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	40 FPS
medium	39 FPS	30 FPS
high	34 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro T1000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	292 FPS	293 FPS
medium	234 FPS	234 FPS
high	195 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	220 FPS
medium	176 FPS	176 FPS
high	146 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	139 FPS
medium	117 FPS	117 FPS
high	98 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro T1000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
1080p
low	146 FPS	268 FPS
medium	116 FPS	202 FPS
high	96 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	106 FPS	213 FPS
medium	85 FPS	161 FPS
high	72 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	97 FPS
medium	47 FPS	74 FPS
high	37 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Open Quadro T1000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 and Quadro T1000

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.

Quadro T1000

The Quadro T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,505 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 scores 6,500 and the Quadro T1000 reaches 6,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on Kepler while the Quadro T1000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Boost clocks: 902 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
G3D Mark Score	6,500	6,505
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Boost Clock	902 MHz	1455 MHz+61%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 draws 250W versus the Quadro T1000's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro T1000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2	Quadro T1000
TDP	250W	50W-80%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	156mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	26.0	130.1+400%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 launched at $649 MSRP, while the Quadro T1000 launched at $400. The Quadro T1000 costs 38.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.0 (GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2) vs 16.3 (Quadro T1000) — the Quadro T1000 offers 63% better value. The Quadro T1000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).