GeForce GTX 780
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
7,957
MSRP
$499
AVG Price
$35
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 780
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 780 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Grand Theft Auto V
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Minecraft
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 780 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.156 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 900 MHz from a base of 863 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,957 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK110 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2304 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 192 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 900 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 863 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.156 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 173.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 7,080 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #320 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 780 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 288 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 288 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 192 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.0 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 3.5 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, DVI-Dx 1, HDMIx 2, DisplayPortx 3 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen, decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVI-Ix |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DVI-Dx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | HDMIx |
| 3 PortsNumber of 3 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1400g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 80 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 600W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1400g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $35 (MSRP: $499), the GeForce GTX 780 delivers 227 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #320 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $35 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #320 |
| Release Date | May 23 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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