Radeon HD 5770 vs GeForce GTX 275
Radeon HD 5770
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GeForce GTX 275
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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 5770 is positioned at rank 148 and the GeForce GTX 275 is on rank 217, so the Radeon HD 5770 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 5770
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 275 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+128.6%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $159 (vs $249), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 56.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($159) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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 5770 and GeForce GTX 275
Radeon HD 5770
The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,348 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5770 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 5770) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,348 | 1,349 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+233% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+102% | 0.6739 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 28+75% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 has 896 MB. The Radeon HD 5770 offers 128.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 5770) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) — the Radeon HD 5770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+129% | 0.875 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+14% | 224 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5770) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5770) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5770) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5770 draws 108W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon HD 5770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5770) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 208mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W-51% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 208mm | 267mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5+102% | 6.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $159, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Radeon HD 5770 costs 36.1% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the Radeon HD 5770 offers 57.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | GeForce GTX 275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-36% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $159-36% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.5+57% | 5.4 |
| Codename | Juniper | GT200B |
| Release | October 13 2009 | January 15 2009 |
| Ranking | #730 | #789 |
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