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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro K4000

2013

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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746% HIGHER MSRP
$1,269 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 17.4 G3D/$ ($1,269 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 80W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 8770

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,119 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).
✅Delivers 711.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 80W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro K4000

2013

Radeon HD 8770

2013

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,119 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).
✅Delivers 711.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $1,269 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 80W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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746% HIGHER MSRP
$1,269 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 17.4 G3D/$ ($1,269 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 80W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro K4000 better than Radeon HD 8770?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,719 vs 2,607 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro K4000 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro K4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro K4000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro K4000 is about 746.0% more expensive on MSRP at $1,269 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 4.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 8770 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 8770 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 8770 is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,607 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8770 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
1080p
low	41 FPS	12 FPS
medium	27 FPS	8 FPS
high	18 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	31 FPS	7 FPS
medium	19 FPS	4 FPS
high	10 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	3 FPS
medium	7 FPS	2 FPS
high	4 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
1080p
low	39 FPS	38 FPS
medium	19 FPS	19 FPS
high	14 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	11 FPS
medium	9 FPS	6 FPS
high	7 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	3 FPS
medium	3 FPS	2 FPS
high	3 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
1080p
low	122 FPS	117 FPS
medium	98 FPS	94 FPS
high	82 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	88 FPS
medium	73 FPS	70 FPS
high	61 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	28 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
1080p
low	122 FPS	58 FPS
medium	98 FPS	46 FPS
high	82 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	75 FPS	6 FPS
medium	61 FPS	4 FPS
high	52 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	4 FPS
medium	30 FPS	3 FPS
high	26 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	1 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4000 and Radeon HD 8770

Quadro K4000

The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000 scores 2,719 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K4000) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770).

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score	2,719+4%	2,607
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS+96%	0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	64 KB	96 KB+50%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8770 has 2 GB. The Quadro K4000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (Quadro K4000) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) — the Quadro K4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000 draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon HD 8770
TDP	80W	50W-38%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	240mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	34.0	52.1+53%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150. The Radeon HD 8770 costs 88.2% less ($1119 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (Quadro K4000) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the Radeon HD 8770 offers 728.6% better value.