Radeon HD 7770 vs GeForce 945M

Radeon HD 7770

2012Core: 1000 MHz

GeForce 945M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7770

2,173

+3.0%

Radeon R9 M270X

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce 945M

2,109

0.0%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#90

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

257%

#92

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

233%

#93

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

233%

#97

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

212%

#98

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

210%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

98%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945M.

Insight	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $98), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 101.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+101.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($98)

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.

Radeon HD 7770 Benchmark Check

GeForce 945M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7770 and GeForce 945M

Radeon HD 7770

The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.

GeForce 945M

The GeForce 945M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,109 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the GeForce 945M reaches 2,109 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 945M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 640 (GeForce 945M). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 945M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
G3D Mark Score	2,173+3%	2,109
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.28 TFLOPS	1.306 TFLOPS+2%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	320 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7770 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 72 GB/s (Radeon HD 7770) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce 945M) — a 11.1% advantage for the GeForce 945M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) vs 2 MB (GeForce 945M) — the GeForce 945M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	72 GB/s	80 GB/s+11%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7770) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 945M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	H.264	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the GeForce 945M's 75W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce 945M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 350W (GeForce 945M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 210mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7770	GeForce 945M
TDP	80W	75W-6%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	210mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	27.2	28.1+3%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7770 costs 49% less ($48 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 21.5 (GeForce 945M) — the Radeon HD 7770 offers 102.3% better value. The GeForce 945M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).