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Radeon HD 5770
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Radeon HD 4870
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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 Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 241, 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 Radeon HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $159), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 553.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+553.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($159) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Radeon HD 4870
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.
Radeon HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,348 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5770 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 5770) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5770) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,348 | 1,386+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+13% | 1.2 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5770) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5770 draws 108W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon HD 5770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5770) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W-28% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 208mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5+36% | 9.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $159, while the Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4870 costs 84.3% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) vs 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) — the Radeon HD 4870 offers 551.8% better value. The Radeon HD 5770 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5770 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-47% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $159 | $25-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.5 | 55.4+552% |
| Codename | Juniper | RV770 |
| Release | October 13 2009 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #730 | #784 |
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