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    GeForce GTX 780M vs GeForce GTX 970M

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M.
    GeForce GTX 780M Check Price
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    GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 970M here:

    GeForce GTX 780M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 970M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 780M GeForce GTX 970M
    Power consumption (TDP) 122 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 970M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 780M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 780M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 970M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970M is 101 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 780M.
    • GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 780M and GeForce GTX 970M is 2500 MHz.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 16−18
    4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
    low / 720p 40−45 60−65
    medium / 1080p 24−27 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 780M GeForce GTX 970M
    Architecture Kepler Maxwell
    Code name N14E-GTX GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 30 May 2013 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 1536 1280
    Core clock speed 823 MHz 924 MHz
    Boost Clock 797 MHz 1038 MHz
    Transistor count 3,540 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 102.0 83.04
    Floating-point performance 2,448 gflops 2,657 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2500 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 120 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1536 1280
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI + +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 82 Mh/s 314 Mh/s
    Laptop size large 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 +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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