GeForce 770M vs Radeon R7 260X

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank #57 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#47

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#49

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#50

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#54

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#55

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 260X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 280.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+280.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and Radeon R7 260X

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.

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,246+2%	3,198
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960+7%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1000 MHz+25%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	80 KB	224 KB+180%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 260X has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 260X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 770M) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) — the GeForce 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	104 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (GeForce 770M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	11.1	12 (12_0)+8%
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 770M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 260X).

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
Encoder	NVENC 1	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce 770M	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	75W-35%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	170mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	43.3+56%	27.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 770M costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.2 (GeForce 770M) vs 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) — the GeForce 770M offers 281.2% better value.