Radeon HD 7770 vs Radeon 550
Radeon HD 7770
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $79), it costs 37% less, resulting in a 60.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($79) |
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 7770 and Radeon 550
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.
Radeon 550
The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the Radeon 550 reaches 2,140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 512 (Radeon 550). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,173+2% | 2,140 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.28 TFLOPS+6% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the Radeon 550's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 300W (Radeon 550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 50W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.2 | 42.8+57% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 550 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Radeon HD 7770 costs 36.7% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 27.1 (Radeon 550) — the Radeon HD 7770 offers 60.5% better value. The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | $79-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-37% | $79 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5+61% | 27.1 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Lexa |
| Release | February 15 2012 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #664 | #668 |
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