GeForce GTX 770
VS
FirePro D300

GeForce GTX 770 vs FirePro D300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770

2013Core: 1046 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
VS

FirePro D300

2014Core: 850 MHz

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.

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 FirePro D300

#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
95%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
90%
#115
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1291%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
100%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
97%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
96%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
94%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
93%
#136
Quadro P3000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
93%
#139
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
87%
#140
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
87%
#141
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
86%
#142
Quadro K1200
MSRP: $300|Avg: $184
86%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
86%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
84%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D300.

InsightGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro D300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 92% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+92%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)
More affordable ($20)

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 770 and FirePro D300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 770

The GeForce GTX 770 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,961 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

FirePro D300

The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770 scores 5,961 and the FirePro D300 reaches 5,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770 is built on Kepler while the FirePro D300 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 1,280 (FirePro D300). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
G3D Mark Score
5,961+4%
5,722
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536+20%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.333 TFLOPS+53%
2.176 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
128 KB
320 KB+150%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 12 (FirePro D300). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
DirectX
12.0
12
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 770) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 770) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
Encoder
NVENC 1st gen
VCE 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo VP5
UVD 4.0
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770 draws 230W versus the FirePro D300's 150W — a 42.1% difference. The FirePro D300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 770) vs 350W (FirePro D300). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
TDP
230W
150W-35%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
242mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
25.9
38.1+47%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro D300 launched at $500 and now averages $20. The FirePro D300 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 149.0 (GeForce GTX 770) vs 286.1 (FirePro D300) — the FirePro D300 offers 92% better value. The FirePro D300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 770FirePro D300
MSRP
$399-20%
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$20-50%
Performance per Dollar
149.0
286.1+92%
Codename
GK104
Pitcairn
Release
May 30 2013
January 18 2014
Ranking
#398
#506