GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon HD 8950

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 8950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $499), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1128.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1128.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499)

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 8950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and Radeon HD 8950

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 8950

The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon HD 8950 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8950 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
G3D Mark Score	2,784	2,828+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	1792+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+87%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1250 MHz+57%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	80 KB	448 KB+460%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
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)

Both cards feature 3 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 8950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8950). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8950's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 8950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Radeon HD 8950
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.1+163%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 92% less ($459 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 1121.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).