Quadro CX vs Radeon HD 6770M
Quadro CX
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Radeon HD 6770M
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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 Quadro CX is positioned at rank 383 and the Radeon HD 6770M is on rank 164, so the Radeon HD 6770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6770M 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 Quadro CX and Radeon HD 6770M
Quadro CX
The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Radeon HD 6770M
The Radeon HD 6770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 964 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro CX scores 947 and the Radeon HD 6770M reaches 964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro CX is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6770M uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro CX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6770M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M).
| Feature | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 947 | 964+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 480+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+51% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro CX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770M has 1 GB. The Quadro CX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro CX) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770M) — the Radeon HD 6770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro CX draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6770M's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro CX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 35W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 27.5+337% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6770M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro CX | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | Whistler |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #901 | #896 |
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