GeForce 770M vs GRID P4-2Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce 770M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

GRID P4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

GeForce 770M

2013

GRID P4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce 770M better than GRID P4-2Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,246 vs 3,162 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce 770M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 770M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce 770M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce 770M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,500 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GRID P4-2Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID P4-2Q make more sense than GeForce 770M?

Yes. GRID P4-2Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $1,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce 770M. The trade-off is that GeForce 770M currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GRID P4-2Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 770M Benchmark Check

GRID P4-2Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
1080p
low	31 FPS	103 FPS
medium	20 FPS	85 FPS
high	14 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	24 FPS	86 FPS
medium	14 FPS	72 FPS
high	7 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	28 FPS
medium	6 FPS	26 FPS
high	4 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
1080p
low	39 FPS	128 FPS
medium	19 FPS	101 FPS
high	14 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	88 FPS
medium	9 FPS	65 FPS
high	7 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	41 FPS
medium	3 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open GRID P4-2Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
1080p
low	146 FPS	142 FPS
medium	117 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	107 FPS
medium	88 FPS	85 FPS
high	73 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	71 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	49 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open GRID P4-2Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
1080p
low	60 FPS	142 FPS
medium	49 FPS	114 FPS
high	39 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	107 FPS
medium	30 FPS	85 FPS
high	26 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	71 FPS
medium	18 FPS	57 FPS
high	15 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open GRID P4-2Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and GRID P4-2Q

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

GRID P4-2Q

The GRID P4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the GRID P4-2Q reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the GRID P4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,246+3%	3,162
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	2048+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+215%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1178 MHz+48%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	768 KB+860%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 770M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P4-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GRID P4-2Q has 2 GB. The GRID P4-2Q offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce 770M) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) — the GRID P4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 770M	GRID P4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the GRID P4-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (GRID P4-2Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.