Radeon HD 8770 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Radeon HD 8770
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 150.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8770 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8770 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $350), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 134.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+134.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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 Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 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 Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,607 | 2,595 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6336 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 825 MHz | 1183 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 52.1 | 51.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon HD 8770 costs 57.1% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the Radeon HD 8770 offers 135.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-57% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-57% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.4+135% | 7.4 |
| Codename | Mars | Lexa |
| Release | April 1 2013 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #844 | #617 |
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