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Radeon HD 4770
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Radeon R7 240
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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 R7 240 is on rank 103, so the Radeon R7 240 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 R7 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $109), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 621.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+621.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 R7 240
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 R7 240
The Radeon R7 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4770 scores 909 and the Radeon R7 240 reaches 902 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4770 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon R7 240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 320 (Radeon R7 240). Raw compute: 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 909 | 902 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+100% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.96 TFLOPS+114% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4770 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 240 has 2 GB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 4770) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 240) — the Radeon R7 240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| 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 R7 240's 30W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R7 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 4770) vs 300W (Radeon R7 240). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 30W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 300W-25% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 203mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4 | 30.1+164% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $109, while the Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 and now averages $15. The Radeon R7 240 costs 86.2% less ($94 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) — the Radeon R7 240 offers 624.1% better value. The Radeon R7 240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $69-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $15-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 60.1+624% |
| Codename | RV740 | Oland |
| Release | April 28 2009 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #908 | #911 |
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