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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$270
  • VRAM: ?
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W

AMD Radeon 780M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.4

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.2

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.0

Design

4.0%

8.1

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £330

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon 780M is a high-performance integrated graphics solution built on the advanced 4nm Phoenix process and RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 12 dedicated ray tracing cores. Primarily found in Ryzen 7040/8040 series mobile processors and 8000 series desktop APUs, it operates at a base clock of 800 MHz with boost frequencies reaching up to 2.7 GHz–3.0 GHz depending on the CPU model. Its main strengths include industry-leading iGPU performance capable of 1080p gaming in modern titles, hardware-level DirectX 12 Ultimate support, and excellent power efficiency with a configurable TDP typically ranging from 15W to 54W. However, its performance is heavily reliant on fast system RAM (ideally DDR5/LPDDR5x) and limited by the narrow 128-bit memory bus shared with the CPU; while it includes ray tracing hardware, actual performance in ray-traced games remains too slow for practical use at high settings.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon 780M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.4
AMD Radeon 780M has a technical score of 4.43 points, which is lower than that of 85.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon 780M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.7
AMD Radeon 780M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 87.7% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

902 points
AMD Radeon 780M scores 902 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 97.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

8.294 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon 780M delivers 8.294 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 80.9% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon 780M uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
AMD Radeon 780M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD Radeon 780M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
AMD Radeon 780M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
AMD Radeon 780M supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon 780M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon 780M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
AMD Radeon 780M supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
AMD Radeon 780M supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

15 W
AMD Radeon 780M has a TDP of 15 W, which is lower than that of 99.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

54 W
AMD Radeon 780M has a board power limit of 54 W, which is lower than that of 97.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon 780M vs the average graphics card

  • 8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 780M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,700 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,700 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2700 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 93% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.15 W vs 215 W
  • 20% smaller process node
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon 780M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 780M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 75.5% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (54 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (54 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.54 W vs 220 W
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 780M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 780M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 780M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 780M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 41.5% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (178 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (178 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².178 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • 8% higher boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon 780M has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,700 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon 780M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Radeon 780M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 20% smaller process node
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 41.5% smaller GPU die
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (178 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon 780M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • 93% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (15 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 75.5% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (54 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.

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Power & Cooling
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 36 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 58.3% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 65.6% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (129.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 780M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 168 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 47.7% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (86.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 90.9% lower ray tracing score
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (902 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 64.1% lower compute throughput
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (8.3 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 43.8% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (16.6 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 780M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon 780M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD Radeon 780M supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon 780M supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    AMD Radeon 780M does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon 780M does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon 780M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.12 vs 40
  • 36 fewer ray tracing cores
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (12 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.12 vs 48
  • 58.3% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.800 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon 780M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 780M does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 65.6% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (129.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon 780M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (129.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.129.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 168 fewer AI cores
    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon 780M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.24 vs 192
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What customers like about AMD Radeon 780M?

  • Fastest integrated GPU currently available, significantly outpacing previous generations like the Radeon 680M and Vega 8.
  • Capable of delivering a smooth 1080p gaming experience on popular titles such as CS:GO and GTA V with high settings.
  • Highly power-efficient based on a 4nm process, making it ideal for ultraportable laptops and mini PCs.
  • Excellent for creative workloads including 3D rendering, video editing (AV1 support), and content creation.
  • Supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
  • Outperforms competitors like Intel Iris Xe by approximately 70-80% in total benchmarks.

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon 780M?

  • Performance is heavily bottlenecked by system memory bandwidth since it lacks dedicated VRAM.
  • Ray tracing performance is often too slow for practical use in demanding modern games despite hardware support.
  • Early driver stability issues have caused crashes in certain titles like Spider-Man and God of War.
  • Can experience high thermal peaks (up to 90°C) under sustained heavy loads in some implementations.
  • Occasional frame rate drops and stuttering in graphically intensive scenes with heavy particle effects.
  • Still significantly less powerful than entry-level discrete GPUs like the RTX 3050 or 4050.

Expert reviews

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xtgamer.net
07/04/2025
Gaming without a dGPU – 11 games tested with the 780M iGPU

Based on the hardware testing review, the AMD Radeon 780M iGPU delivers surprisingly viable gaming experiences on highly demanding titles if players are willing to accept lower resolutions and lower frame rates. Tested on an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with 32 GB of RAM, the integrated graphics processor successfully managed stable 30 frames-per-second performance on several major...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/02/2024
Can AMD Radeon 780M Put 60 FPS Gaming in Your Pocket with Integrated GPU Power?

The AMD Radeon 780M RDNA3 integrated GPU delivers significant, portable graphical performance, testing 140% faster than the RX Vega 8 and 13% faster than the Radeon 680M in benchmarks. It offers over two-thirds the performance of a 55W RTX 3050, allowing handhelds like the ROG Ally to run competitive titles easily and hit 32 FPS in demanding titles like Gears 5. Key advantages...Read more

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wccftech.com
25/04/2023
More AMD Radeon 780M RDNA 3 Benchmarks In AAA Games Prove That It's The Fastest iGPU Yet

The reviewed article details benchmarks of the AMD Radeon 780M RDNA 3 integrated GPU (iGPU), showcased inside a 2023 ASUS TUF A15 laptop equipped with an 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU. Tested by hardware evaluator ETA Prime, the chip demonstrates major generation-over-generation performance leaps, effectively narrowing the gap between integrated components and budget discrete...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
17/06/2025
AMD Radeon 780M benchmarks and review (RDNA3 iGPU)

The UltrabookReview article evaluates the AMD Radeon 780M, an RDNA3-based integrated GPU (iGPU) found in top-tier Ryzen 7000 Phoenix mobile processors. It represents a significant performance leap over the Radeon 680M and legacy Vega, blurring the line between integrated graphics and entry-level discrete cards. The 780M excels in efficiency, capable of running modern AAA titles at...Read more

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tomshardware.com
09/02/2024
AMD's Radeon 780M integrated graphics hits 3.15GHz in Ryzen 7 8700G overclocking test

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Overclocking Analysis Renowned overclocker SkatterBencher pushed AMD's Ryzen 7 8700G APU and its integrated Radeon 780M graphics to extreme limits, demonstrating that manual tuning can achieve a significant 37.75% average performance boost across various workloads. By increasing the sustained iGPU clock speed from a stock 2,881MHz to 3,086MHz (peaking at 3.15GHz)...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
20/03/2025
We rank every Radeon 780M laptop reviewed from slowest to fastest according to 3DMark

The provided review from Notebookcheck ranks over 40 laptops and handhelds equipped with the AMD Radeon 780M integrated GPU based on 3DMark performance benchmarks. A major highlight is that the fastest device in the lineup is the Asus ROG Ally X, which outperforms the average 780M system by roughly 15 percent thanks to its Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU and high-speed LPDDR5x-7467 RAM. Other...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
05/05/2023
Test de l'AMD Radeon 780M : le nouvel iGPU RDNA-3 d'AMD s'attaque à ses concurrents

AMD Radeon 780M Review Summary The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics chip (iGPU), based on the RDNA 3 architecture, offers 12 compute units and a maximum clock speed of 2.7 GHz, providing a mixed generational leap over its predecessor, the 680M. Tested inside an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, the iGPU demonstrates clear performance advantages...Read more

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clubic.com
18/09/2025
Test NiPoGi AM21-8745 : le mini-PC qui allie performances CPU et GPU à petit prix

Performance and Design The NiPoGi AM21-8745 is a compact, lightweight mini-PC weighing just 495 grams and featuring a small 119.2 mm square chassis that can be easily mounted via VESA behind a monitor. It is powered by the unique AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor—which lacks an NPU for AI tasks but boasts 8 Zen 4 cores—alongside a powerful integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics solution, 32...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
09/02/2024
Duel de cartes graphiques intégrées sur PC portable entre l'Intel Arc et l'AMD Radeon 780M

Based on the benchmarks from Les Numériques, the Intel Arc integrated GPU (Meteor Lake) shows substantial raw performance improvements, nearly doubling the synthetic 3DMark scores of its predecessor, the Iris Xe, and beating the AMD Radeon 780M by 39% in that specific test. For content creation, Intel Arc also demonstrates a strong advantage, completing rendering tasks 6% faster in...Read more

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androidpc.es
21/02/2024
GEEKOM A7, Análisis: una pequeña bestia con AMD Ryzen 9 7940HSGo to product viewer dialog for this item.

The GEEKOM A7 is a highly compact, aluminum-cased mini PC powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and an integrated Radeon 780M RDNA3 GPU. Testing reveals outstanding processing performance suitable for heavy tasks like video editing, Photoshop, and 1080p gaming at up to 90 fps on titles like Fortnite. The hardware configuration is robust, featuring 32 GB of DDR5 5600...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
26/04/2023
Radeon 780M es la GPU integrada más potente hasta la fecha

The AMD Radeon 780M, based on the RDNA 3 architecture, delivers exceptional gaming performance for an integrated GPU (iGPU) at 1080p resolution. Benchmarks performed on an ASUS TUF A15 laptop featuring the 8-core Ryzen 9 7940HS APU (clocked up to 2800 MHz with 12 Compute Units) demonstrate its ability to comfortably handle modern titles. The primary pros of this iGPU include its...Read more

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tweakers.net
04/07/2023
Beelink GTR7 7840HS Review - Mini-pc met Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 Tweakers

The ⁠Tweakers review of the Beelink GTR7 7840HS highlights the device as the first tested mini PC featuring an AMD Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 processor, delivering a 20% to 30% speed increase over previous models. Key advantages include a sturdy chassis, extensive connectivity, an integrated fingerprint reader, and convenient dual 3.5mm audio jacks. Tweakers However, the review notes...Read more

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