Radeon HD 8770 vs Quadro K4000

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 Quadro K4000 is on rank 283, so the Radeon HD 8770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro K4000

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

99%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

97%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

93%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

93%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

92%

#268

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6903%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

100%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

99%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

97%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

97%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

96%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

94%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 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	Quadro K4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K4000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 56.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	Quadro K4000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+56.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($100)

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

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8770 and Quadro K4000

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.

Quadro K4000

The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the Quadro K4000 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K4000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 768 (Quadro K4000). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000).

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Quadro K4000
G3D Mark Score	2,607	2,719+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS+96%
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	96 KB+50%	64 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Quadro K4000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000 has 3 GB. The Quadro K4000 offers 50% 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 384 KB (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro K4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Quadro K4000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the Quadro K4000's 80W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 350W (Quadro K4000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Quadro K4000
TDP	50W-38%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	52.1+53%	34.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 and now averages $100. The Quadro K4000 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 27.2 (Quadro K4000) — the Quadro K4000 offers 56.3% better value.