
GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon Pro 450

GeForce GTX 770M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 450.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 770M and Radeon Pro 450

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 Pro 450
The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon Pro 450 reaches 2,723 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,784+2% | 2,723 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.53 TFLOPS+49% | 1.024 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 770M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 450 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 770M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the Radeon Pro 450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 35W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.1 | 77.8+110% |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 68.1 (Radeon Pro 450) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 2.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.6+2% | 68.1 |
| Codename | GK106 | Baffin |
| Release | May 30 2013 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #603 | #612 |
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