GeForce GTX 780M SLI vs Radeon R9 295X2

When comparing GeForce GTX 780M SLI and Radeon R9 295X2, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 780M SLI and Radeon R9 295X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 780M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 780M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 780M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 780M SLI Radeon R9 295X2
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 500 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2 x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R9 295X2 has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.
  • Radeon R9 295X2 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 295X2 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R9 295X2 - with GCN 2.0.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI and Radeon R9 295X2 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 780M SLI is 3750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 295X2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 40−45
ultra / 1080p 21−24 27−30
QHD / 1440p 16−18 21−24
4K / 2160p 10−11 12−14
low / 720p 60−65 70−75
medium / 1080p 40−45 50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 295X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 780M SLI Radeon R9 295X2
Architecture Kepler GCN 2.0
Code name N14E-GTX Vesuvius
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 30 May 2013 29 April 2014
Pipelines 3072 2816
Core clock speed 823 MHz
Boost Clock 1018 MHz
Transistor count 7080 Million 6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 179.2
Floating-point performance 2x 5,733 gflops
Length 307 mm
Memory bus width 2x 256 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 640 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 6.3
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan +
CUDA +
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 2.1 x16
SLI options +
HDMI +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
Design reference
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 61.5 Mh/s
LiquidVR +
TressFX +
UVD +
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