
Radeon HD 8770 vs FirePro R5000

Radeon HD 8770
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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 8770 is positioned at rank 271 and the FirePro R5000 is on rank 272, so the Radeon HD 8770 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 8770
Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro R5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro R5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 8770 and FirePro R5000

Radeon HD 8770
The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

FirePro R5000
The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,607 | 2,647+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6336 TFLOPS | 1.267 TFLOPS+100% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro R5000 has 4 GB. The FirePro R5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 KB (FirePro R5000) — the FirePro R5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 279mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.1+196% | 17.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the FirePro R5000 offers 1.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | FirePro R5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-86% | $1099 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.4 | 17.6+1% |
| Codename | Mars | Pitcairn |
| Release | April 1 2013 | February 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #844 | #619 |
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