Radeon HD 6770 vs FirePro V5900
Radeon HD 6770
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FirePro V5900
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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 6770 is positioned at rank 127 and the FirePro V5900 is on rank 290, so the Radeon HD 6770 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 6770
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V5900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V5900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V5900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $129), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 733.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+733.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) | ✅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 6770 and FirePro V5900
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
FirePro V5900
The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770 scores 1,271 and the FirePro V5900 reaches 1,232 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro V5900 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 512 (FirePro V5900). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,271+3% | 1,232 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+121% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6770 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V5900 has 2 GB. The FirePro V5900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770) vs 512 KB (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5900). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6770) vs None (FirePro V5900). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770 draws 108W versus the FirePro V5900's 75W — a 36.1% difference. The FirePro V5900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6770) vs 350W (FirePro V5900). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 75W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.8 | 16.4+39% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $129, while the FirePro V5900 launched at $599 and now averages $15. The FirePro V5900 costs 88.4% less ($114 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 82.1 (FirePro V5900) — the FirePro V5900 offers 729.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | FirePro V5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-78% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $129 | $15-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 82.1+729% |
| Codename | Juniper | Cayman |
| Release | January 21 2011 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #807 | #812 |
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