GeForce GTX 780M SLI vs Radeon RX 5500

When comparing GeForce GTX 780M SLI and Radeon RX 5500, 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 RX 5500 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 RX 5500
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 110 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI has 81% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5500.
  • Radeon RX 5500 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 5500 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon RX 5500 - with RDNA 1.0.
  • GeForce GTX 780M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5500 - by 7 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 5500 is 9000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.

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 RX 5500 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 780M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 780M SLI Radeon RX 5500
Architecture Kepler RDNA 1.0
Code name N14E-GTX Navi 14
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 30 May 2013 7 October 2019
Pipelines 3072 1408
Core clock speed 823 MHz
Boost Clock 1845 MHz
Transistor count 7080 Million 6,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 7 nm
Texture fill rate 162.4
Length 180 mm
Memory bus width 2x 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 224.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12.0 (12_1)
OpenGL 4.6
CUDA +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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