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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M

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Performance
GeForce GTX 965M
7,3227% of 104,937
GeForce GTX 780M6% better
7,776.57% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 780M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
No data available
GeForce GTX 780M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 965M and the GeForce GTX 780M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M GPU

The GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. Its GM204 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.

Benchmark Performance

The GeForce GTX 965M has the 212th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU

The GeForce GTX 780M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2013. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.

Memory

This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

Compatibility

This mobile card has a TDP of 122 W.

Benchmark Performance

The GeForce GTX 780M has the 207th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Kepler
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q2 2013
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for F1 2020
F1 2020
GeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
Low - 720p
97 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
46 FPS
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High - 1080p
34 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
23 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
18 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
9 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 965M
7,3227% of 104,937
GeForce GTX 780M6% better
7,776.57% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 780M has 6% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 965M is ranked 212th with a score of 7,322, and the GeForce GTX 780M is ranked 207th with a score of 7,776.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
No data available
GeForce GTX 780M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 965M and the GeForce GTX 780M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 965M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
T550 Mobile8,066.5+10%
T500 Mobile7,995.5+9%
Radeon RX 460 (Mobile)7,792.5+6%
GeForce GTX 780M7,776.5+6%
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)7,678.5+5%
Radeon Pro 560X7,590+4%
Quadro M22007,372+1%
GeForce GTX 965M7,322
GeForce GTX 870M7,156-2%
GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q7,153.5-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,810
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3DMark Time Spy Score
1,952
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
34,748
35,965
(+3.5%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,536
(+5.57%)
5,244
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,896
(+2.67%)
7,690.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
93.9
(+3.76%)
90.5
PassMark G3D Mark
3,794
3,848
(+1.42%)
PassMark G2D Mark
342
417
(+21.93%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
66.3
76
(+14.63%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
CodenameGM204GK104
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Kepler
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors5,200 million3,540 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
Memory Size2 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth80.19 Gb/s160 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz1,250 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB16 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB512 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W122 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
CUDA Cores1,0241,536
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--8
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)64128
Render Output Units (ROP)3232
Core Clock Speed924 MHz771 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)950 MHz797 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
Pixel Fill Rate30.4 GPixel/s25.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate60.8 GTexel/s102 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.95 TFLOPS2.45 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance60.8 GFLOPS102 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce GTX 780M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.7 (6.4)6.5 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.