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Radeon HD 6770
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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 6770 is positioned at rank 127 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 164, 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 Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $129), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 277% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+277%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6770 and Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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.
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770 scores 1,271 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,271 | 1,300+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6770 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770) vs 12 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6770) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770 draws 108W versus the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6770) vs 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 30W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.8 | 43.3+267% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $129, while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $173 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) costs 72.9% less ($94 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 37.1 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 274.7% better value. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-25% | $173 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $129 | $35-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 37.1+275% |
| Codename | Juniper | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | January 21 2011 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #807 | #830 |
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