Radeon HD 7770 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7770 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 522.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+522.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U reaches 2,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,173+4% | 2,095 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1408+120% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.28 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+306% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 88+120% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U's 110W — a 31.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-27% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 210mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 27.2+43% | 19.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon HD 7770 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.5 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) — the Radeon HD 7770 offers 521.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-47% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.5+521% | 7.0 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Navi 14 |
| Release | February 15 2012 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #664 | #297 |
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