Radeon HD 7770
VS
Radeon RX 540

Radeon HD 7770 vs Radeon RX 540

AMD

Radeon HD 7770

2012Core: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 540

2017Core: 1124 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7770
80
2,173
+1.8%
brand logoRadeon R9 M270X
brand logoRadeon R7 M370
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon RX 570X
brand logoRadeon R9 285
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
Radeon RX 540
50
2,134
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R7 +8G
brand logoRadeon R7 M370
brand logoRadeon RX Vega 9
brand logoRadeon HD 7700-serie
brand logoRadeon R9 285
brand logoRadeon RX 7400
brand logoRadeon RX 6800S
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

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 Radeon RX 540

#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
92%
#225
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
504%
#227
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
456%
#228
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
455%
#232
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
414%
#233
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
411%
#235
Radeon RX 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
100%
#236
Radeon HD 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
99%
#237
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
98%
#239
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#240
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#242
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
94%
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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 540 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+22.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)
✅More affordable ($40)

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

Radeon RX 540 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low26 FPS
medium15 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra6 FPS
1440p
low18 FPS
medium11 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low33 FPS
medium26 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra9 FPS
1440p
low19 FPS
medium15 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low9 FPS
medium7 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low72 FPS
medium46 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low31 FPS
medium20 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low13 FPS
medium8 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low83 FPS
medium56 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra23 FPS
1440p
low23 FPS
medium15 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low98 FPS
medium78 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra49 FPS
1440p
low73 FPS
medium59 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low49 FPS
medium39 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra24 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low96 FPS
medium77 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low72 FPS
medium58 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium38 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low37 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium14 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra9 FPS
4K
low12 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low96 FPS
medium77 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low72 FPS
medium58 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium38 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7770 and Radeon RX 540

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the Radeon RX 540 reaches 2,134 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 512 (Radeon RX 540). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
G3D Mark Score
2,173+2%
2,134
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
640+25%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.28 TFLOPS+3%
1.248 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
160 KB+25%
128 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 540 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 540 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 72 GB/s (Radeon HD 7770) vs 80 GB/s (Radeon RX 540) — a 11.1% advantage for the Radeon RX 540. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7770) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 540) — the Radeon RX 540 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
72 GB/s
80 GB/s+11%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 540). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
DirectX
12_0
12_0
Max Displays
4
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 6.3.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 3.1
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 540's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 350W (Radeon RX 540). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
TDP
80W
50W-38%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
210mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
27.2
42.7+57%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 540 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) — the Radeon RX 540 offers 22.8% better value. The Radeon RX 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770Radeon RX 540
MSRP
$159
$99-38%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$40-20%
Performance per Dollar
43.5
53.4+23%
Codename
Cape Verde
Lexa
Release
February 15 2012
November 11 2017
Ranking
#664
#602