GeForce GTX 465 vs Radeon HD 8770

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 465

200

2,654

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 8770

2,607

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 281.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+281.8%)	❌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 GTX 465 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 465 and Radeon HD 8770

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

Radeon HD 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 465 scores 2,654 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 465 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770).

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score	2,654+2%	2,607
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	352	384+9%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8554 TFLOPS+35%	0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	44+83%	24
L1 Cache	704 KB+633%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 465 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8770 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 102.6 GB/s (GeForce GTX 465) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon HD 8770) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 465. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 465) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) — the GeForce GTX 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	102.6 GB/s+7%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 465) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 465 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 465) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 465	Radeon HD 8770
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	240mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	13.3	52.1+292%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 281% better value. The Radeon HD 8770 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).