Radeon HD 8770 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8770

2,607

0.0%

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+286.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Radeon HD 8770 is positioned at rank #271 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 286% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-286%)	✅Leading raw performance (+286%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 865.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+865.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

Radeon HD 8770 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8770 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 286%. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,607	10,064+286%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1300%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1733 MHz+110%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon HD 8770) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	192 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal).

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	240mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	52.1	55.9+7%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 863.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).