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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

Graphics Processor

GK110

Cores

2304

TMUs

192

ROPs

48

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 3 GB of memory size, 2304 cores, 384 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GK110 graphics processor, 2304 cores, 192 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GK110

Cores

2304

TMUs

192

ROPs

48

Memory Size

3 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

384 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGK110
GPU VariantGK110-300-A1
ArchitectureKepler
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors7,080 million
Density12.6M / mm²
Die Size561 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-2152

Graphics Card

Release DateMay 23rd, 2013
GenerationGeForce 700
PredecessorGeForce 600
SuccessorGeForce 900
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price649 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews155 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock863 MHz
Boost Clock902 MHz
Memory Clock1502 MHz6 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size3 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus384 bit
Bandwidth288.4 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2304
TMUs192
ROPs48
SMX Count12
L1 Cache16 KB (per SMX)
L2 Cache1536 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate43.30 GPixel/s
Texture Rate173.2 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)4.156 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)173.2 GFLOPS (1:24)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length267 mm10.5 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width38 mm1.5 inches
TDP250 W
Suggested PSU600 W
Outputs2x DVI1x HDMI 1.4a1x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Board NumberP2083 SKU 20, P2083 SKU 21

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.2.175
CUDA3.5
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50901231%
GeForce RTX 4090939%
GeForce RTX 5080811%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER724%
GeForce RTX 4080718%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX717%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti707%
Radeon RX 9070 XT676%
Radeon RX 7900 XT618%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti607%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER606%
Radeon RX 9070605%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti555%
GeForce RTX 5070549%
GeForce RTX 3090541%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti534%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER517%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE509%
Radeon RX 6950 XT500%
GeForce RTX 4070494%
Radeon RX 6900 XT489%
GeForce RTX 3080481%
Radeon RX 7800 XT479%
Radeon RX 6800 XT463%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB429%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB427%
Radeon RX 7700 XT420%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB408%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti407%
Radeon RX 6800393%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB385%
GeForce RTX 3070381%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti377%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB376%
GeForce RTX 5060370%
Radeon RX 6750 XT361%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti333%
Radeon RX 6700 XT327%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER304%
Radeon RX 7600 XT301%
GeForce RTX 4060301%
Arc B580300%
GeForce RTX 5050292%
GeForce RTX 2080290%
Radeon RX 6650 XT284%
Radeon RX 7600283%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER270%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti267%
Arc A770266%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB257%
Radeon RX 6600 XT253%
Radeon VII252%
Arc A750247%
Radeon RX 5700 XT242%
GeForce RTX 2070238%
Radeon RX 6600228%
Arc A580221%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER221%
Radeon RX Vega 64211%
GeForce RTX 2060205%
Radeon RX 5700204%
GeForce GTX 1080200%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti196%
Radeon RX 5600 XT194%
Radeon RX Vega 56184%
GeForce GTX 1070178%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER168%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti168%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti159%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB159%
Radeon R9 FURY X157%
GeForce GTX 1660155%
Radeon RX 590146%
Radeon R9 FURY143%
GeForce GTX 980141%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER139%
Radeon RX 6500 XT138%
Radeon RX 5500 XT136%
Radeon RX 580135%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB132%
Radeon R9 390X130%
GeForce GTX 690129%
Radeon RX 480127%
Radeon HD 7990127%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti125%
GeForce GTX 970121%
Radeon R9 290X121%
Radeon R9 390119%
Radeon RX 570118%
Radeon R9 290112%
Radeon RX 470110%
GeForce GTX 1650104%
Radeon RX 6400102%
Arc A380Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 780Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition90%
GeForce GTX 59090%
Radeon R9 280X89%
Radeon HD 699087%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti83%
GeForce GTX 68081%
Radeon R9 38080%
Radeon HD 797080%
GeForce GTX 77080%
Radeon R9 28579%
GeForce GTX 96077%
GeForce GTX 67075%
Radeon HD 597068%
GeForce GTX 163068%
Radeon HD 795066%
GeForce GTX 105066%
GeForce GTX 76066%
GeForce GTX 58066%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti65%
Radeon R9 270X65%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition63%
GeForce GTX 95062%
Radeon RX 56059%
GeForce GTX 57058%
GeForce GTX 66058%
Radeon RX 46058%
Radeon R7 37058%
Radeon HD 697056%
GeForce GTX 48053%
Radeon HD 785052%
GeForce GTX 29551%
Radeon HD 695049%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti49%
Radeon HD 4870 X248%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti48%
Radeon HD 587047%
Radeon HD 687044%
GeForce GTX 47042%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti40%
Radeon HD 585040%
GeForce GTX 28537%
Radeon HD 685036%
GeForce GTX 28034%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition34%
GeForce GTX 27534%
GeForce GT 103033%
GeForce GTX 46033%
Radeon HD 489032%
Radeon HD 679031%
Radeon HD 583030%
GeForce GTX 65028%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti28%
Radeon HD 487027%
GeForce GTX 26027%
Radeon HD 577027%
Radeon HD 775026%
Radeon HD 575023%
GeForce GTS 45022%
GeForce GTS 25022%
Radeon HD 485021%
Radeon HD 477020%
Radeon HD 483019%
Radeon HD 667018%
GeForce 9800 GT18%
GeForce GT 64017%
Radeon HD 567016%
GeForce 9600 GT15%
GeForce GT 24013%
GeForce GT 44013%
Radeon HD 467012%
Radeon HD 557011%
GeForce GT 43011%
GeForce GT 2208%
GeForce GT 5207%
Radeon HD 64506%
Radeon HD 54505%
Radeon HD 45504%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2103%
GeForce GTX 780Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 780Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 features 3 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 3 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is equipped with 2304 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 utilizes a 384 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 384 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 250 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 3 GB and 2304, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 250 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 3 GB and 2304, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 470 and GeForce GTX 1650. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 470 is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce GTX 1650 is approximately 4% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 graphics card.

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