Radeon 880M vs Radeon RX 780

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.

Radeon 880M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Radeon 880M

2024

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 880M better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,729 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon 880M is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 180W).

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

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon RX 780 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. Radeon 880M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon 880M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 780 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than Radeon 880M?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 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 $499 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon 880M. The trade-off is that Radeon 880M currently gives you 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 780 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.

Radeon 880M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	46 FPS	125 FPS
medium	30 FPS	114 FPS
high	22 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	32 FPS	108 FPS
medium	19 FPS	92 FPS
high	11 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	12 FPS	59 FPS
medium	8 FPS	51 FPS
high	5 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	109 FPS	345 FPS
medium	76 FPS	276 FPS
high	51 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	258 FPS
medium	50 FPS	207 FPS
high	36 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	33 FPS	160 FPS
medium	24 FPS	135 FPS
high	19 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	310 FPS	345 FPS
medium	272 FPS	276 FPS
high	205 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	258 FPS
medium	205 FPS	207 FPS
high	157 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	172 FPS
medium	121 FPS	138 FPS
high	82 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	159 FPS	323 FPS
medium	125 FPS	260 FPS
high	105 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	243 FPS
medium	90 FPS	203 FPS
high	77 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	144 FPS
medium	53 FPS	126 FPS
high	42 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	85 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 880M and Radeon RX 780

Radeon 880M

The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 points.

Radeon RX 780

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 880M scores 7,729 and the Radeon RX 780 reaches 7,658 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 880M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 880M) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon 880M) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 880M) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	7,729	7,658
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	3840+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.454 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+705%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+24%	2335 MHz
ROPs	16	96+500%
TMUs	48	240+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR 3 + AFMF
Ray Tracing Cores	12	60+400%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 880M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 880M) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 880M) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 880M) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	VCN 4.5	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 880M draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 880M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 880M	Radeon RX 780
TDP	15W-92%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	515.3+1112%	42.5