
Quadro M600M vs Radeon HD 7770

Quadro M600M
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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 Quadro M600M is positioned at rank #25 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7770.
| Insight | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M600M 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 M600M and Radeon HD 7770

Quadro M600M
The Quadro M600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.

Radeon HD 7770
The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M600M scores 2,221 and the Radeon HD 7770 reaches 2,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M600M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M600M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7770). Raw compute: 0.6728 TFLOPS (Quadro M600M) vs 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,221+2% | 2,173 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6728 TFLOPS | 1.28 TFLOPS+90% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M600M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) — the Quadro M600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M600M) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 7770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro M600M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M600M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7770).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M600M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7770's 80W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro M600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M600M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 7770). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-63% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 74.0+172% | 27.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M600M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro M600M | Radeon HD 7770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | August 18 2015 | February 15 2012 |
| Ranking | #658 | #664 |
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