GeForce 945M vs Radeon HD 7770

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.

GeForce 945M vs Radeon HD 7770 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 945M vs Radeon HD 7770: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 945M

2015

Why buy it

✅39.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7770

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 945M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 945M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon HD 7770 instead at 2,173 vs 2,109, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 945M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7770 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7770 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 945M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 945M vs Radeon HD 7770 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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)

The GeForce 945M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7770 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 945M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7770 carries 2 GB. Radeon HD 7770 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce 945M) vs 72 GB/s (Radeon HD 7770) — a 11.1% advantage for the GeForce 945M. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 945M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7770. 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 newer card here is GeForce 945M (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce 945M	Radeon HD 7770
MSRP	—	$159
Codename	GM107	Cape Verde
Release	October 27 2015	February 15 2012
Ranking	#671	#664

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