Radeon HD 4770
VS
Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

Radeon HD 4770 vs Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 4770

2009Core: 750 MHz
VS

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

2018

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. The Radeon HD 4770 is positioned at rank #149 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4770

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
870%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
836%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
826%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
824%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
823%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
818%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
808%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
805%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
797%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
795%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
786%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
784%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
770%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
769%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
98%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
97%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
93%
#134
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
959%
#149
Radeon HD 4770
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
100%
#150
Radeon HD 8510G
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
99%
#151
Radeon HD 8550G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
99%
#153
GeForce GT 635
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
98%
#154
Radeon R7 A8-7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
97%
#155
Radeon HD 5670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
97%
#157
GeForce GT 740A
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
96%
#158
Radeon HD 7420G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
95%
#159
Radeon HD 7500G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
95%
#161
GeForce GT 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
91%
#164
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2009). The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU.

InsightRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 4770 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 Radeon HD 4770 and Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 4770

The Radeon HD 4770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 28 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 909 points. Launch price was $109.

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4770 scores 909 and the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU reaches 892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

FeatureRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
G3D Mark Score
909+2%
892
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 4770 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 4770 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4770 draws 80W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU's 7W — a 167.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 4770) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
TDP
80W
7W-91%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
203mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72°C
Perf/Watt
11.4
127.4+1018%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $109, while the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU costs 100+% less ($109 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2009).

FeatureRadeon HD 4770Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
MSRP
$109
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$109
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
8.3
Infinity
Codename
RV740
Release
April 28 2009
December 6 2018
Ranking
#908
#915