Radeon HD 4770 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Radeon HD 4770
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 4770 is positioned at rank 149 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2009). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $109 for the Radeon HD 4770, it costs 22% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 29.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4770 scores 909 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4770 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 909 | 921+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 4096+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.96 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+4883% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 32 | 256+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 8 MB+6054% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon HD 4770) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 8 MB+6054% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4770 draws 80W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 4770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 4770) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-73% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 203mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 72°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4+268% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $109, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 22% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E offers 30.1% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4770 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-22% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $85-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 10.8+30% |
| Codename | RV740 | Navi 48 |
| Release | April 28 2009 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #908 | #23 |
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