Radeon HD 8770 vs GeForce GTX 465

Radeon HD 8770

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

GeForce GTX 465

2010Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8770

2,607

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 465

200

2,654

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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%

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 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 281.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+281.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 465 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8770 and GeForce GTX 465

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 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
G3D Mark Score	2,607	2,654+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+9%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	0.8554 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	44+83%
L1 Cache	96 KB	704 KB+633%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
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 465 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (Radeon HD 8770) vs 102.6 GB/s (GeForce GTX 465) — a 6.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 465. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	102.6 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs None (GeForce GTX 465). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VP4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	GeForce GTX 465
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	52.1+292%	13.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 281% better value. The Radeon HD 8770 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).