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    GeForce GTX 780M vs GeForce GTX 850A

    When comparing GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 and GeForce GTX 850A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 850A

    GeForce GTX 780M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 780M 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 here:

    GeForce GTX 780M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 780M GeForce GTX 850A
    Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt 45 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 780M has 171% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
    • GeForce GTX 780M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 850A uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 780M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
    • GeForce GTX 780M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 850A - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 780M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 850A is 79 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 780M.
    • GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 850A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 780M is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 1−2
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 12−14
    medium / 1080p 24−27 3−4
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 780M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 383% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 780M GeForce GTX 850A
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name N14E-GTX GM107
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 30 May 2013 17 March 2014
    Pipelines 1536 640
    Core clock speed 823 MHz 902 MHz
    Boost Clock 797 MHz 936 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 102.0 37.44
    Floating-point performance 2,448 gflops 1,198 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 1800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + 5.0
    CUDA cores 1536
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Standard memory configuration GDDR5
    eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
    LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
    HDCP content protection +
    7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
    TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    Blu-Ray 3D Support +
    3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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