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

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅169.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 147.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm 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 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅169.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 147.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 15.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 Ti across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.9 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $799 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 4070 Ti better than GeForce GTX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti averages 169.8% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 7,957 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013, 296.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about 60.1% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 169.8% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 296.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 780 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 780 is 2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 7,957 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	78 FPS	188 FPS
medium	67 FPS	171 FPS
high	54 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	68 FPS	151 FPS
medium	60 FPS	125 FPS
high	43 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	92 FPS
medium	24 FPS	79 FPS
high	16 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	181 FPS	664 FPS
medium	152 FPS	539 FPS
high	115 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	496 FPS
medium	92 FPS	400 FPS
high	68 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	269 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	250 FPS
medium	42 FPS	211 FPS
high	36 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	159 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	358 FPS	921 FPS
medium	286 FPS	742 FPS
high	239 FPS	652 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	720 FPS
medium	215 FPS	578 FPS
high	179 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	498 FPS
medium	143 FPS	403 FPS
high	119 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low	214 FPS	879 FPS
medium	179 FPS	731 FPS
high	143 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	706 FPS
medium	141 FPS	585 FPS
high	109 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	460 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	477 FPS
medium	73 FPS	408 FPS
high	58 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	324 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 296.9%. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	7,957	31,578+297%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304	7680+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	40.09 TFLOPS+865%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	2610 MHz+190%
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	192	240+25%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	7.5 MB+3847%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	48 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 GeForce GTX 780 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 780 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	504 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	48 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 13.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP	250W-12%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	285mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	31.8	110.8+248%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The GeForce GTX 780 costs 37.5% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.9 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 148.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).