GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon HD 6770
GeForce GTX 280
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Radeon HD 6770
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GTX 280 is positioned at rank 314 and the Radeon HD 6770 is on rank 127, so the Radeon HD 6770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6770.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $129 (vs $649), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 397.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+397.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649) | ✅More affordable ($129) |
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 GTX 280 and Radeon HD 6770
GeForce GTX 280
The GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,285 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 280 scores 1,285 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 280 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 280) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 280) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,285+1% | 1,271 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+119% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 280) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 280 draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 74.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 280) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W | 108W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 11.8+119% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 280 launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $649, while the Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 and now averages $129. The Radeon HD 6770 costs 80.1% less ($520 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (GeForce GTX 280) vs 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) — the Radeon HD 6770 offers 395% better value. The Radeon HD 6770 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $129-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $649 | $129-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 9.9+395% |
| Codename | GT200 | Juniper |
| Release | June 16 2008 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #802 | #807 |
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