GeForce GTX 770M vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 770M is positioned at rank 54 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the GeForce GTX 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). 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 Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $120), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+191%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 WX 4170
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 WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,784 | 2,870+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1024+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.53 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+61% |
| Boost Clock | 797 MHz | 1201 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 33.3% 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 WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| 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 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.1 | 57.4+55% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 191.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 770M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-67% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.6+191% | 23.9 |
| Codename | GK106 | Baffin |
| Release | May 30 2013 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #603 | #526 |
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