Radeon HD 6770M vs Radeon R7 A265
Radeon HD 6770M
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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 Radeon R7 A265 is on rank 427, 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 Radeon R7 A265
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A265 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A265 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 Radeon R7 A265
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.
Radeon R7 A265
The Radeon R7 A265 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 994 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770M scores 964 and the Radeon R7 A265 reaches 994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 A265 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A265). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A265).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 964 | 994+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+10% | 0.6336 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 96 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6770M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A265 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770M draws 35W versus the Radeon R7 A265's 30W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon R7 A265 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A265). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 30W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5 | 33.1+20% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A265 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon R7 A265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $149 |
| Codename | Whistler | Opal |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #896 | #890 |
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