GeForce 945M vs Radeon HD 7770

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 945M

75

2,109

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2,173

+3.0%

Radeon R9 M270X

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

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. The GeForce 945M is positioned at rank #100 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 945M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#90

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

257%

#92

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

233%

#93

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

233%

#97

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

212%

#98

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

210%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

98%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

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 Radeon HD 7770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945M.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $98), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 101.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 945M and Radeon HD 7770

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

Radeon HD 7770

The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 945M scores 2,109 and the Radeon HD 7770 reaches 2,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 945M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7770). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M) vs 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
G3D Mark Score	2,109	2,173+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+2%	1.28 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	320 KB+100%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
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 945M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7770 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7770 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce 945M) vs 72 GB/s (Radeon HD 7770) — a 11.1% advantage for the GeForce 945M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 945M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s+11%	72 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 7770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7770).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 945M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7770's 80W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 7770). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
TDP	75W-6%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	210mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	28.1+3%	27.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7770 costs 49% less ($48 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce 945M) vs 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) — the Radeon HD 7770 offers 102.3% better value. The GeForce 945M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).