Radeon HD 7770
VS
RadeonT 660M

Radeon HD 7770 vs RadeonT 660M

AMD

Radeon HD 7770

2012Core: 1000 MHz
VS
AMD

RadeonT 660M

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 RadeonT 660M

#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
97%
#216
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
484%
#218
439%
#219
438%
#223
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
398%
#224
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
395%
#226
RadeonT 660M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
99%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
98%
#235
Radeon RX 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
96%
#236
Radeon HD 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
95%
#237
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
94%
#239
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
92%
#240
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 660M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The RadeonT 660M 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 RadeonT 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7770.

InsightRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT 660M 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 7770 and RadeonT 660M

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

RadeonT 660M

The RadeonT 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,221 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7770 scores 2,173 and the RadeonT 660M reaches 2,221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RadeonT 660M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7770) vs 384 (RadeonT 660M). Raw compute: 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770) vs 1.459 TFLOPS (RadeonT 660M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
G3D Mark Score
2,173
2,221+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
640+67%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.28 TFLOPS
1.459 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+67%
24
L1 Cache
160 KB+25%
128 KB
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) vs 2 MB (RadeonT 660M) — the RadeonT 660M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-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 (12_2) (RadeonT 660M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
DirectX
12_0
12 (12_2)
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT 660M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 7770) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG (RadeonT 660M).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
Encoder
VCE 1.0
VCN 3.0
Decoder
UVD 3.1
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,JPEG
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7770 draws 80W versus the RadeonT 660M's 40W — a 66.7% difference. The RadeonT 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7770) vs 350W (RadeonT 660M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
TDP
80W
40W-50%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
210mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
27.2
55.5+104%
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Value Analysis

The RadeonT 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770RadeonT 660M
MSRP
$159
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Cape Verde
Rembrandt+
Release
February 15 2012
January 3 2023
Ranking
#664
#565