Radeon HD 7770M
VS
FirePro W4100

Radeon HD 7770M vs FirePro W4100

AMD

Radeon HD 7770M

2012Core: 675 MHz
VS

FirePro W4100

2014Core: 630 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. The Radeon HD 7770M is positioned at rank 124 and the FirePro W4100 is on rank 160, so the Radeon HD 7770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7770M

#114
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
290%
#116
262%
#117
262%
#121
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
238%
#122
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
236%
#124
Radeon HD 7770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#125
GeForce GT 550M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
100%
#131
GeForce GT 335M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
98%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
93%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
87%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
86%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
85%
#145
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1808%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
100%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
92%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
88%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
88%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
88%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
86%
#175
Radeon Pro 560
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7770M 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 7770M and FirePro W4100

AMD

Radeon HD 7770M

The Radeon HD 7770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

AMD

FirePro W4100

The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7770M scores 1,500 and the FirePro W4100 reaches 1,496 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 512 (FirePro W4100). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
G3D Mark Score
1,500
1,496
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS+7%
0.6451 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
128 KB
128 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
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 7770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7770M draws 32W versus the FirePro W4100's 50W — a 43.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 350W (FirePro W4100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
TDP
32W-36%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
171mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
46.9+57%
29.9
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 7770MFirePro W4100
MSRP
$183
Avg Price (30d)
$183
Codename
Chelsea
Cape Verde
Release
April 24 2012
August 13 2014
Ranking
#794
#766