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Radeon HD 6770M
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Quadro CX
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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 6770M is positioned at rank 164 and the Quadro CX is on rank 383, so the Radeon HD 6770M 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 6770M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6770M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6770M and Quadro CX
Radeon HD 6770M
The Radeon HD 6770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 964 points.
Quadro CX
The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770M scores 964 and the Quadro CX reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 964+2% | 947 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+51% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 24+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6770M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro CX has 4 GB. The Quadro CX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 192 KB (Quadro CX) — the Radeon HD 6770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770M draws 35W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-77% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5+337% | 6.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6770M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Whistler | GT200B |
| Release | January 4 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #896 | #901 |
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