Radeon HD 8950 vs GeForce GTX 770M

Radeon HD 8950

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8950

200

2,828

+1.6%

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

2,784

0.0%

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#44

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#46

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#47

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#51

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#52

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770M.

Insight	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $499), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1128.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1128.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($499)	✅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 8950 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 770M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8950 and GeForce GTX 770M

Radeon HD 8950

The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8950 scores 2,828 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8950 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
G3D Mark Score	2,828+2%	2,784
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+87%	960
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.867 TFLOPS+87%	1.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1250 MHz+57%	797 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	448 KB+460%	80 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
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)

Both cards feature 3 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8950 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 8950) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8950	GeForce GTX 770M
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	14.1	37.1+163%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 92% less ($459 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.7 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 1121.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).