Radeon HD 8770 vs Radeon HD 6950

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 Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $150), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 49.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.2%)
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

Radeon HD 6950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8770 and Radeon HD 6950

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.

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
G3D Mark Score	2,607	2,593
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1408+267%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+256%
Boost Clock	825 MHz+3%	800 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	88+267%
L1 Cache	96 KB	352 KB+267%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
DirectX	12_0+9%	11_2
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
Encoder	VCE 2.0	UVD 3
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8770	Radeon HD 6950
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	240mm	275mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	52.1+301%	13.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 48.9% better value. The Radeon HD 8770 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).