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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£560
  • Avg. price in US: ~$650
  • VRAM: 3 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.1

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%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.1

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%

2.6

Performance

24.0%

3.6

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.3

Design

4.0%

6.5

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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.3

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.3

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.3

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 is a high-end graphics card built on the 28nm Kepler architecture (GK110 GPU), featuring 2,304 CUDA cores, 192 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 48 ROPs. It is equipped with 3GB of GDDR5 VRAM on a 384-bit memory interface, delivering a peak bandwidth of approximately 288.4 GB/s. The Gigabyte WindForce OC edition typically operates at a factory-overclocked base clock of 954 MHz and a boost clock of 1006 MHz, utilizing a triple-fan cooling system to manage its 250W TDP. Main pros include its robust cooling performance, superior raw power compared to previous-generation flagships, and solid frame rates in legacy 1080p gaming titles. Notable cons include its high power consumption requiring a 600W power supply, limited VRAM for modern AAA titles, and lack of native support for DirectX 12 feature levels and modern technologies like DLSS or Ray Tracing.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

4.1
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a technical score of 4.07 points, which is lower than that of 89.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 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%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.6

Price

5.1
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 95.9% 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

N/A
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

3,320 points
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 scores 3320 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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

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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

3 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has 3 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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

GDDR5
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

GDDR5
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
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

384 bit
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% 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

288.4 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 reaches 288.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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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

3.0
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% 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

x16
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 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
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 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

4096x2160
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% 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

1
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
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

1.2
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% 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

250 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% 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

250 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% of graphics cards.
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

600 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
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

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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

292 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 is 292 mm long, which is longer than 53% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

2 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
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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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 vs the average graphics card

  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.384 bit vs 256 bit
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.600 W vs 650 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).1:24 vs 1:64
  • Supports NVLink
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
    When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • Supports NVLink
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 28 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 55.1% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (863 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 74.9% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (41.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 55.9% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (166 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 81.8% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 62.8% lower FP64 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 9 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (3 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 95.3% smaller L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1.5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 35.6% lower memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 10 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,013 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 84.4% larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (561 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No sampler feedback
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 67.7% fewer transistors
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,080 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Not VR ready
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • Lower display resolution
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • No fan stop
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • No backplate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.902 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 28 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (12 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.12 vs 40
  • 9 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (3 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (3 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.3 GB vs 12 GB
  • 55.1% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (863 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (863 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.863 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 74.9% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (41.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (41.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.41.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.6008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 55.9% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (166 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (166 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.166 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780?

  • High performance for its era, often referred to as a 'Mini Titan'
  • Custom WindForce cooler (triple fan) provides superior thermal management and lower noise levels compared to reference models
  • Strong overclocking potential, with the custom cooler preventing thermal throttling
  • Significantly cheaper than the flagship GTX Titan while providing approximately 90% of its performance
  • Lower idle power consumption compared to high-end AMD competitors of the same period

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780?

  • Considered expensive at launch compared to mid-range options like the Radeon R9 290
  • Limited VRAM (3GB) which hindered longevity in modern, high-resolution gaming
  • High power draw (250W TDP) requiring substantial power supplies and producing significant heat under load
  • Lack of full DirectX 12 feature support (limited to feature level 11_0), causing compatibility issues with newer titles
  • Kepler architecture aged poorly due to a shift in optimization focus by NVIDIA towards newer architectures

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vortez.net
13/01/2014
GIGABYTE GTX 780 GHz Edition Review

The GIGABYTE GTX 780 GHz Edition Review highlights a massive factory-overclocked graphics card that reaches a blisteringly fast GPU Boost 2.0 speed of 1071MHz out of the box, making it the fastest mass-produced NVIDIA GTX 780 of its time. To handle the intense heat generated by this high clock speed, GIGABYTE implemented their premium Windforce 3X cooling design featuring three...Read more

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kitguru.net
28/08/2013
Gigabyte GTX780 WindForce OC Graphics Card Review

The Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce OC is an impressive high-end graphics card that bridges the gap between the reference GTX 780 and Nvidia's more expensive flagship, the GTX Titan. Built on a 28nm process with 2,304 CUDA cores and 3GB of GDDR5 memory, it features an out-of-the-box core clock factory overclocked by 10.5% to 954 MHz. In real-world benchmarks spanning DirectX 11 titles...Read more

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guru3d.com
23/05/2013
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC review

The Guru3D review concludes that the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC is an exceptionally fast, high-end graphics card that bridges the gap between the standard GTX 780 and the flagship $999 GTX Titan. Built on a trimmed-down GK110 GPU with 2,304 CUDA cores and 3GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit interface, this specific model comes factory overclocked to a 954 MHz base clock...Read more

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bit-tech.net
14/03/2014
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 GHz Edition Review If you need any adjustments, let me know if you would like me to find more reviews or if you need to gathe...

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 GHz Edition is a high-end, custom-cooled graphics card that offers excellent out-of-the-box performance thanks to a massive 18% factory overclock, raising the base core clock to 1,020MHz and achieving a real-world boost of 1,176MHz under load. To support this heavy overclock, Gigabyte upgraded the power circuitry to an 8 phase arrangement and beefed up...Read more

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kitguru.net
28/08/2013
Gigabyte GTX780 WindForce OC Graphics Card Review

The KitGuru review of the Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce OC highlights this graphics card as a stellar high-end performer that closely rivals Nvidia's flagship GTX Titan at a lower cost. Testing reveals significant pros, starting with a strong factory overclock that delivers out-of-the-box speeds of 954 MHz core and 1,006 MHz boost. The card responds exceptionally well to manual...Read more

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vortez.net
10/08/2013
GIGABYTE GTX 780 OC Windforce x3 (Rev 2.0) Review

The Vortez review of the GIGABYTE GTX 780 OC Windforce x3 (Rev 2.0) evaluates a high-end graphics card priced at £599.99 that utilizes NVIDIA’s Kepler architecture to deliver exceptional single-GPU performance. A key highlight of this specific model is the introduction of Revision 2.0, which features a matte black steel shroud that is considerably more durable and aesthetically...Read more

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hardwarecanucks.com
16/06/2013
Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce 3X OC Review

The Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce 3X OC is a custom, factory-overclocked graphics card that effectively bridges the performance gap between NVIDIA's stock GTX 780 and the $1,000 GTX TITAN, while costing significantly less at an introductory price of $679. Built on NVIDIA's GK110 architecture, the card features a notable 12% factory increase to a 954MHz base clock and a 1,006MHz boost...Read more

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guru3d.com
23/05/2013
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC review

The Guru3D review concludes that the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC (SKU: GV-N780OC-3GD) is a highly impressive, factory-overclocked graphics card that bridges the gap between the standard GTX 780 and the flagship GTX Titan. Built on a 7-billion transistor architecture, this card delivers a massive performance leap over the previous generation, outperforming the GTX 680 by...Read more

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techpowerup.com
23/05/2013
Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce OC 3 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce OC highlights a highly capable card featuring a custom triple-fan cooler and a strong factory overclock. Pros include Titan-level performance at a lower price point and excellent thermal management that prevents throttling, keeping the GPU under 80°C. On the downside, the card lacks a premium aesthetic and a backplate,...Read more

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vortez.net
10/08/2013
GIGABYTE GTX 780 OC Windforce x3 (Rev 2.0) Review

The GIGABYTE GTX 780 OC Windforce x3 (Rev 2.0) is a premium graphics card featuring a sleek, matte black steel shroud with translucent smoked fans and a matching black PCB that easily coordinates with most PC builds. Measuring 29.2 cm in length, it is quite large and extends about 4 cm past a standard ATX motherboard, requiring a spacious PC case. The layout includes a standard...Read more

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hardwarezone.com.sg
28/05/2013
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Windforce 3X OC

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Windforce 3X OC is a highly impressive, factory-overclocked custom graphics card that elevates the performance of NVIDIA's GK110 architecture. Armed with a 91MHz core overclock out of the box (reaching 954MHz) and a 3GB frame buffer, this dual-slot card delivers massive performance gains, outperforming the reference GTX 780 by 10–15% in demanding titles...Read more

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geeknetic.es
23/05/2013
Nvidia Geforce GTX 780 [Análisis Completo en Español]

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 marks a significant high-end performance leap by utilizing Nvidia's established Kepler architecture to bridge the gap between the flagship GTX Titan and the older GTX 680. It delivers robust raw power by boosting the CUDA core count to 2,304 (a 50% increase over the GTX 680) and expanding the memory bus to 384-bit with 3GB of GDDR5 RAM, pushing overall...Read more

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noticias3d.com
18/09/2013
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC - Noticias3D.com Noticias 3DSi estás buscando detalles específicos sobre su rendimiento térmico con el sistem...

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC (model GV-N780OC-3GD rev 2.0) is a highly capable, factory-overclocked graphics card featuring the NVIDIA GK110 chip and 3 GB of GDDR5 memory. Built with a custom, modified PCB and Gigabyte's signature WindForce 3X triple-fan cooling system, this model aims to squeeze maximum performance out of NVIDIA's architecture. At its launch, it...Read more

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nexthardware.com
10/01/2014
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 780 GHz Edition | Recensione.

The NextHardware review highlights the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 GHz Edition for its massive factory overclock (1019MHz base) and the Windforce 3X Revision 2.0 cooling system, which delivers exceptional gaming performance, near-silent operation, and a 450W dissipation capacity. Key advantages include its high-end performance near GTX 780 Ti levels, a sturdy black backplate, and an...Read more

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