Radeon HD 4770 vs Radeon HD 6670/7670
Radeon HD 4770
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 4770 is positioned at rank 149 and the Radeon HD 6670/7670 is on rank 374, so the Radeon HD 4770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4770
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6670/7670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6670/7670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $109), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 183.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+183.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon HD 6670/7670
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.
Radeon HD 6670/7670
The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4770 scores 909 and the Radeon HD 6670/7670 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4770 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Raw compute: 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6670/7670).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 909 | 946+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+33% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.96 TFLOPS+67% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+167% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 4770) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6670/7670) — the Radeon HD 6670/7670 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4770 draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 6670/7670's 45W — a 56% difference. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 4770) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6670/7670). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 45W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 203mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4 | 21.0+84% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $109, while the Radeon HD 6670/7670 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 costs 63.3% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 23.6 (Radeon HD 6670/7670) — the Radeon HD 6670/7670 offers 184.3% better value. The Radeon HD 6670/7670 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon HD 6670/7670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $99-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $40-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 23.6+184% |
| Codename | RV740 | Turks |
| Release | April 28 2009 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #908 | #870 |
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