GeForce2 Ultra vs GeForce GTX 780M SLI
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 780M SLI with GeForce2 Ultra, including specs and performance data.
780M SLI outperforms Ultra by a whopping 179500% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 346 | 1579 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 6.95 | no data |
| Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Celsius (1999−2005) |
| GPU code name | N14E-GTX | NV15 A4 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 30 May 2013 (13 years ago) | 14 August 2000 (25 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $499 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 3072 | no data |
| Core clock speed | 823 MHz | 250 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 7080 Million | 25 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 180 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 200 Watt | no data |
| Texture fill rate | no data | 2.000 |
| ROPs | no data | 4 |
| TMUs | no data | 8 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | no data | AGP 4x |
| Length | no data | 183 mm |
| Width | no data | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | None |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2x 4 GB | 64 MB |
| Memory bus width | 2x 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 230 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | no data | 7.36 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | no data |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | no data | 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| Optimus | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 11 | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | no data | 1.2 |
| OpenCL | no data | N/A |
| Vulkan | - | N/A |
| CUDA | + | - |
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 99 | -0−1 |
Cost per frame, $
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 40−45 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| Fortnite | 95−100 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 130−140 | 0−1 |
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 257 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| Fortnite | 95−100 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 130−140 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 75−80 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 130−140 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 95−100 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 40−45 | 0−1 |
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 130−140 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 160−170 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 160−170 | 0−1 |
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 45−50 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 27−30 | 0−1 |
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 24−27 | 0−1 |
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| Metro Exodus | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| Valorant | 90−95 | 0−1 |
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 18−20 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 14−16 | 0−1 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 17.96 | 0.01 |
| Recency | 30 May 2013 | 14 August 2000 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 180 nm |
GTX 780M SLI has a 179500% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, and a 543% more advanced lithography process.
The GeForce GTX 780M SLI is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce2 Ultra in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GTX 780M SLI is a notebook graphics card while GeForce2 Ultra is a desktop one.
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