GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon HD 6970

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Radeon HD 6970

2010Boost: 880 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 770M

2,784

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 6970

250

2,831

+1.7%

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

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 GTX 770M is positioned at rank #54 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 GTX 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#44

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#46

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#47

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#51

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#52

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

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 6970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (286mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 145.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+145.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 770M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6970 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and Radeon HD 6970

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Radeon HD 6970

The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 880 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
G3D Mark Score	2,784	2,831+2%
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960	1536+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	880 MHz+10%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
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 770M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6970 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 770M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6970) — the Radeon HD 6970 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6970). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs None (Radeon HD 6970). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6970).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 6970
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	286mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-17%	90
Perf/Watt	37.1+228%	11.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 6970) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 145.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).