GeForce 770M vs Radeon R9 M470X
GeForce 770M
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About G3D Mark
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank 57 and the Radeon R9 M470X is on rank 377, so the GeForce 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M470X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $350), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 775.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+775.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and Radeon R9 M470X
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 R9 M470X
The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Radeon R9 M470X reaches 3,244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M470X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M470X). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,246 | 3,244 |
| 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 | 1100 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 224 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M470X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 700% 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 R9 M470X) — the GeForce 770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M470X's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M470X). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3 | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M costs 88.6% less ($310 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.2 (GeForce 770M) vs 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) — the GeForce 770M offers 773.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M470X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon R9 M470X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 81.2+773% | 9.3 |
| Codename | GK106 | Emerald |
| Release | May 30 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #603 | #563 |
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