NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Specifications
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
GTX 780 Rev. 2 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 by NVIDIA Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the GTX 780 Rev. 2, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
GTX 780 Rev. 2 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Kepler Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the GTX 780 Rev. 2 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2 is a Kepler-generation GPU built around the GK110B chip at TSMC’s 28 nm process. The die contains 7,080 million transistors across 561 mm², yielding a transistor density of 12.6M per mm². It belongs to the GeForce 700 generation, was released on 2013-09-09, and is marked end-of-life, with GeForce 600 as its predecessor and GeForce 900 as its successor. The database places it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs and stores no nearest-rival entries.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals field in the database is an empty list, so no named rival, score, or deltaPct value is available for this card. The only comparative anchor is percentileVsAllGpus: 50, which means the card sits exactly at the median of all GPUs in the database population. That placement indicates it is neither a bottom-tier product nor a top-tier product in the global ranking. Because no rival data is present, any percentage-based comparison to a specific competitor would be unsupported by the record. The card’s generational context is limited to its predecessor, GeForce 600, and its successor, GeForce 900, but those are not scored rivals.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The specification record lists no RT core count and no tensor core count, so dedicated ray tracing acceleration and tensor processing are not part of this GPU’s claimed feature set. The fixed-function and shader pipeline is instead defined by 2,304 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. API support covers DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175, giving it a wide match for modern and older API workloads. The card uses the Kepler architecture and connects over a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface. Display output options include 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2, which provide multi-monitor connectivity without relying on adapter-only layouts.
Power and Cooling
The GTX 780 Rev. 2 has a TDP of 250 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 600 W. Power delivery requires one 6-pin connector and one 8-pin connector, so the board draws from both standard PCIe power rails rather than a single connector. The physical design is a dual-slot cooler measuring 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 38 mm in width. Those dimensions mean case clearance and neighboring slot space are relevant installation considerations. The 28 nm process and 250 W TDP are the primary thermal parameters in the specification record, and the connector arrangement makes aftermarket cable planning straightforward for a 600 W-class system.
Who Should Consider It
With a 50th-percentile rank, this card is best understood as a median performer in the database rather than a high-end part. The 3 GB GDDR5 frame buffer on a 384-bit bus with 288.4 GB/s bandwidth gives it a memory subsystem suited to high-resolution textures. Its raw throughput figures, including 4.156 TFLOPS FP32, 173.2 GTexel/s texture fill, and 43.30 GPixel/s pixel fill, place it in a mid-range compute and rasterization class. Users who want a card with a wide memory interface and Kepler-era feature support are the target audience. Users who expect top-percentile performance at extreme settings should note the median ranking and the absence of measured game scores in the database. Because the benchmarks array is empty, exact settings recommendations cannot be derived from application-level results; the data supports a general pairing with conventional HD-class gaming rather than maximum-enthusiast presets.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmarks array for this entry is empty, and the stored average benchmark score is 0, so no measured application scores can be quoted. The only overall performance placement in the database is the percentile figure of 50, which places the card at the median of all GPUs. The remaining performance-related values are peak throughput specifications: 4.156 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, 173.2 GTexel/s of texture rate, and 43.30 GPixel/s of pixel rate. These are not benchmark scores, but they define the card’s maximum theoretical output for shader and raster work. Since nearestRivals is empty, no rival score deltas can be reported, and no statement such as “30% ahead of a named card” is possible from the database record.
Memory Subsystem
Memory capacity is 3 GB of GDDR5, which is paired with a 384-bit memory bus. The memory clock is 1502 MHz, described in the spec as 6 Gbps effective, and total bandwidth is 288.4 GB/s. That bandwidth is substantially enabled by the wide bus, and it gives the 48 ROPs enough data throughput to sustain the 43.30 GPixel/s pixel rate. The combination of 3 GB capacity and 288.4 GB/s bandwidth matters most at high resolutions, where large frame buffers and rapid texture streaming are both demanding. A 384-bit interface is a strong feature for this class of card, and the 6 Gbps effective memory speed keeps the memory subsystem from being a clear bottleneck for the 173.2 GTexel/s texture rate. For users prioritizing memory-heavy workloads, the GTX 780 Rev. 2 offers a more capable memory subsystem than its median compute rank might imply.
FAQ
Q: What GPU architecture and chip does the GTX 780 Rev. 2 use?
A: It uses the GK110B chip on the Kepler architecture, manufactured at TSMC’s 28 nm process with 7,080 million transistors on a 561 mm² die.
Q: How much memory, and what memory bandwidth, does it have?
A: It has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus with a memory clock of 1502 MHz, expressed as 6 Gbps effective, producing 288.4 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: What API levels does it support?
A: It supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175.
Q: Does it have dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores?
A: The specification record contains no RT core count and no tensor core count, so no dedicated ray tracing or tensor acceleration is listed for this GPU.
Q: What power connectors and power supply are required?
A: The card needs one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, has a TDP of 250 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 600 W.
Q: When was it released, and what was its launch MSRP?
A: It was released on 2013-09-09, and its launch MSRP was 649 USD.
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