
Radeon HD 7770M vs FirePro W4100

Radeon HD 7770M
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7770M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
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.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro 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)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro 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 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | FirePro W4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $183 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $183 |
| Codename | Chelsea | Cape Verde |
| Release | April 24 2012 | August 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #794 | #766 |
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