Radeon HD 7770M vs GeForce 940MX
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 GeForce 940MX is on rank 300, 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 GeForce 940MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7770M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940MX 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 GeForce 940MX
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.
GeForce 940MX
The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7770M scores 1,500 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7770M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,509 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.8817 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7770M draws 32W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7770M) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 32W | 23W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.9 | 65.6+40% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7770M | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Chelsea | GM107 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #794 | #764 |
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