Radeon HD 6770 vs Radeon R7 A370
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 A370 is on rank 147, 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 A370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $129), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+154.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) | ✅More affordable ($51) |
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 Radeon R7 A370
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 A370
The Radeon R7 A370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770 scores 1,271 and the Radeon R7 A370 reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 A370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A370). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A370). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,271 | 1,281 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1024+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 975 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A370 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A370) — the Radeon R7 A370 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770 draws 108W versus the Radeon R7 A370's 100W — a 7.7% difference. The Radeon R7 A370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6770) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A370). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 108W | 100W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.8 | 12.8+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $129, while the Radeon R7 A370 launched at $149 and now averages $51. The Radeon R7 A370 costs 60.5% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) vs 25.1 (Radeon R7 A370) — the Radeon R7 A370 offers 153.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770 | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-13% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $129 | $51-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 25.1+154% |
| Codename | Juniper | Trinidad |
| Release | January 21 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #807 | #467 |
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