GeForce GTX 950M vs Radeon HD 8770
GeForce GTX 950M
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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. The GeForce GTX 950M is positioned at rank 83 and the Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, so the GeForce GTX 950M 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 950M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8770 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 950M and Radeon HD 8770
GeForce GTX 950M
The GeForce GTX 950M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 914 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,575 points.
Radeon HD 8770
The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,575 | 2,607+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+127% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+36% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8770) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3 | 52.1+52% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 950M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon HD 8770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GM107 | Mars |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #626 | #844 |
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